Avalanche forecast

Veľká Fatra

HZS
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Avalanche danger

Above 1,200 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,200 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

As a consequence of the strong warming, the occurrence of wet and gliding avalanches is possible at higher altitudes.

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow

    • Above 1,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Gliding snow

    • Above 1,200 m
    Size
    3

    Stability: poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

As a consequence of the strong warming, the occurrence of wet and gliding avalanches is possible at higher altitudes.

In the Fatras and the eastern part of the Low Tatras it persists above the 1200 m above sea level MODERATE avalanche danger, 2nd level. Wet snow is the defining avalanche problem. Avalanche release is possible especially with large additional loads, but spontaneous wet avalanches on steep slopes are also expected. Gliding avalanches may also occur on grassy slopes throughout the day, which may threaten lower elevation hiking trails.

Snowpack Structure

Due to the strong warming, the temperature in the area will reach +3 to +10°C. The snow cover is wet especially in the afternoon, often in the whole profile. Wind-exposed ridges are often blown onto hard to icy surfaces. Continuous snow cover is found from an altitude of 1200 m above sea level and reaches a height of 50 to 150 cm above the tree line

Tendency

INCREASING during the day when it gets warmer

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

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