Avalanche forecast

Západné Tatry

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,500 m· Morning
2 · Moderate
Below 1,500 m· Morning
1 · Low
All elevations· Afternoon
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

The sunny warm weather in the afternoon results in a risk of wet avalanches.

Avalanche problems

  • Gliding snow· Morning

    • Above 1,500 m
    Size
    3

    Stability: fair · Frequency: few

  • Wet snow· Afternoon

    • Below 1,600 m
    Size
    1

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Gliding snow· Afternoon

    • Above 1,500 m
    Size
    3

    Stability: fair · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

The sunny warm weather in the afternoon results in a risk of wet avalanches.

In the High, Low and Western Tatras there is a moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree). Warm, sunny weather is expected, so the snow will soften and lose cohesion, especially in the afternoon. Southern sunny slopes will be at risk. Wet snow will be an avalanche problem. Up to 5 cm of new snow has been added at the highest altitudes, but due to its small amount it will not affect the avalanche situation. Small spontaneous avalanches may occur.

Only isolated gliding avalanches are to be expected.

Snowpack Structure

The snow cover is very varied. Warm weather with rain has caused the top layers of snow to become waterlogged. These are hardening due to the cooling. Up to 5 cm of new snow has been added above 1800 m. During the day on sunny slopes up to 1800 m the snow may soften during the day. Continuous snow cover occurs from about 1200 m above sea level.

Tendency

With increasing sunlight during the day, slightly rising.

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

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