Avalanche forecast

Vysoké Tatry - východ

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Avalanche danger

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2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Watch out for fresh, windslab snow

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above treeline
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • New snow

    • All elevations
    Size
    2

    Stability: fair · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Watch out for fresh, windslab snow

In Veľká Fatra, Low Tatras and the eastern part of the Tatras there is a MODERATE avalanche danger, 2nd degree. The main problem is wind-drifted snow, i.e. snow slabs, especially in the northern orientations. Avalanche release on steep slopes is possible especially with higher additional load, exceptionally spontaneous avalanches are also possible on very steep, especially northern slopes.

Snowpack Structure

During the last snowfall (Monday/Tuesday) 10-20 cm of new snow fell in the regions. During Wednesday, we expect a significant increase in winds and associated snow drift to the leeward, mainly northern slopes. The wind-drifted snow will be deposited in critical snowslabs, which are prone to avalanche release. During the day it will warm up significantly, with the 0°C isotherm rising to above 1600 m above sea level by evening. Snow at lower and middle elevations will become wetter and gradually set.

Tendency

with strong winds and gradual warming, it will rise

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

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