Avalanche forecast

Západné Tatry

HZS
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Avalanche danger

All elevations
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Beware of avalanches from wet snow. Snow slabs in the highest altitudes of the Tatras.

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow

    • Below 1,900 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Gliding snow

    • Below 1,900 m
    Size
    3

    Stability: poor · Frequency: few

  • New snow

    • Above 1,900 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: fair · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Beware of avalanches from wet snow. Snow slabs in the highest altitudes of the Tatras.

The main avalanche problem at most altitudes remains wet snow and gliding avalanches. Snow slabs and pillows of new snow have formed at the highest altitudes of the Tatras. Avalanche release is possible with large additional loads, and spontaneous avalanches, especially from wet snow, are possible on very steep slopes. On grassy slopes, gliding avalanches will also occur sporadically.

Snowpack Structure

The passage of the occlusion front is also associated with light precipitation, snow at altitudes above 1900 m above sea level. An increment of 5- 10 cm is expected, which, together with stronger winds, means the formation of local snow slabs and pillows in leeward locations. At altitudes below 1900 m a.s.l., wet snow prevails on the surface, while at lower altitudes the snow is wet throughout the profile. There is a continuous snow cover, depending on exposure, from about 1200 m altitude.

Tendency

Persistent. Compiled by Filip Kyzek

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

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