Avalanche forecast

Západné Tatry

HZS
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Avalanche danger

Above 1,500 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,500 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Beware of wet avalanches!

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow

    • Above 1,500 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Gliding snow

    • Above 1,500 m
    Size
    3

    Stability: fair · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Beware of wet avalanches!

A moderate avalanche danger is declared in the High and Western Tatras (2nd degree ). Above 1500 m above sea level, up to 25 cm of new snow fell on Tuesday, but it is gradually melting. The new snow fell on top of old hard snow. These two layers have become well bonded over the last few days. But the problem will be warming, which will bring the risk of wet avalanches, especially on sunny slopes. Small spontaneous avalanches may still occur.

Snowpack Structure

The new snow will become wet due to warming and will melt quickly. Underneath is old firn snow, with a layer of Saharan dust on the surface. At altitudes below 1 300 m above sea level, snow cover is only sporadic.

Tendency

With warming slightly rising. Compiled by: Pavel Krajčí

Bulletin data: Stredisko lavínovej prevencie HZS (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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