Avalanche forecast

Southern Julian Alps

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,800 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,800 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Careful on blowing snow!

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 1,800 m

  • Wet snow

    • Above 800 m

Avalanche Activity

Careful on blowing snow!

A small additional load can trigger a small to medium avalanche, especially near ridges where there are fresh snow drifts, especially above 1800 m.

Snowpack Structure

On Monday and Tuesday, more than 60 cm of snow fell above 1800 m, and up to 30 cm at lower altitudes. The snow fell on uneven ground - in some places on terrestrial ground, especially on the southern slopes on drifts of blown snow. The thin old snow cover, now hidden under the new snow, is mixed with old-growth ash. This reduces the stability of the snow cover. The north-easterly wind has been moving snow above the forest line and building drifts - especially above 1800 m, where there is more dry snow.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the mountain world is available at: https://meteo.arso.gov.si/uploads/probase/www/sproduct/mountain/

Tendency

Sunday will be a little warmer, but cloudier. Westerly winds will start to blow. The avalanche risk will remain similar to Saturday, with a lower probability of spontaneous avalanches of wet snow on prominent slopes.

Bulletin data: Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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