Avalanche forecast

Západné Tatry

HZS
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Avalanche danger

Above 1,700 m
3 · Considerable
Below 1,700 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Beware of wind-drifted snow on leeward slopes and in couloirs, and wet snow on south-facing slopes!

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 1,700 m
    Size
    3

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Wet snow

    • Below 2,000 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Beware of wind-drifted snow on leeward slopes and in couloirs, and wet snow on south-facing slopes!

In the High, Western and Low Tatras there is an INCREASED avalanche danger, 3rd degree. Avalanche release is possible on steep slopes with a small additional load. Moderate spontaneous avalanches from new snow are possible, especially on sunlit slopes.

Snowpack Structure

During the last snowfall (Thursday - Friday) 25 to 40 cm of new snow fell. However, it was blown by very strong winds to leeward places of mainly southern orientations. The wind-blown snow created unstable snow slabs, pillows and overhangs. Snow and strong northerly winds are expected again during Sunday. Another 5 to 10 cm of new snow will fall in the Tatra Mountains. The snow cover will be moist to wet up to 1700 m above sea level, and up to 2000 m above sea level in case of sunny weather.

Tendency

As it gradually cooled on Monday, decreasing. fk

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

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