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 result of the strong warming and midday rain, wet and gliding avalanches are possible at higher elevations.

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 result of the strong warming and midday rain, wet and gliding avalanches are possible at higher elevations.

In the Fatras and the eastern part of the Low Tatras it persists above the 1200 m asl 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. Sliding (basement) 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 areas will reach +2 to +7°C. Gradually from the southwest, rain will fall in all elevations. The snow cover is wet especially in the afternoon, often in the whole profile. Wind-exposed ridges are blown to hard to icy surfaces in places. 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, when it gets warmer during the day Compiled by Filip Kyzek

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

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