Avalanche forecast

Západné Tatry

HZS
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Avalanche danger

Above treeline
3 · Considerable
Below treeline
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Watch out for snow slabs and pillows of new snow.

Avalanche problems

  • New snow

    • Above treeline
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: many

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 1,800 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Watch out for snow slabs and pillows of new snow.

In the High and Western Tatras there is an considerable avalanche danger (3rd degree). Up to 30 cm of new snow has been added in places. Snow has fallen on less stable layers of older snow. In places on hard ground. In addition, there are still weak layers of faceted snow in the snow cover on northern orientations and high altitudes. Spontaneous avalanches of new snow may also occur, especially on steep slopes and in rock faces. Strong north-westerly winds will worsen the situation. Snowfall will decrease.

Snowpack Structure

In the northern sector and at the highest altitudes, there are unstable layers of faceted snow in the snow cover. 20 and in places up to 30 cm of new snow has fallen. Above 1500 m above sea level, the snow is dry, wind-blown and unevenly distributed. Snow cover remains well below average, especially at altitudes below 1500 m.

Tendency

without significant change.

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

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