Avalanche forecast

Veľká Fatra

HZS
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Avalanche danger

Above 1,300 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,300 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Watch out for new snow and wet avalanches from the new snow.

Avalanche problems

  • New snow

    • Above 1,300 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: fair · Frequency: some

  • Wet snow

    • Above 1,300 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Watch out for new snow and wet avalanches from the new snow.

In Mala and Veľká Fatra a moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree) is declared above the 1300 m above sea level, where up to 35 cm of new snow has accumulated in places. The new snow has fallen mostly on grassy ground, but in places also on old hard snow. The snowfall was associated with wind, so that snow slabs and pillows could form on the ground. As the weather warms up, spontaneous avalanches and avalanches may occur.

Snowpack Structure

In the Fatras, up to 35 cm of new snow was added in places. It will get wet due to warming and will melt quickly. Underneath, there are snowfields of 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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