Avalanche forecast

Západné Tatry

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Avalanche danger

All elevations· Morning
1 · Low
Above 1,900 m· Afternoon
2 · Moderate
Below 1,900 m· Afternoon
1 · Low
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Highlights

Watch for wet in the mid-elevations, snow will start to fall at the highest elevations from midday.

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow· Morning

    • All elevations
    Size
    1

    Stability: fair · Frequency: few

  • New snow· Afternoon

    • Above 1,900 m
    Size
    1

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Wet snow· Afternoon

    • Below 1,700 m
    Size
    1

    Stability: fair · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Watch for wet in the mid-elevations, snow will start to fall at the highest elevations from midday.

Moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree) is valid in the High and West and western part of the Low Tatras from noon. The snow will harden at night and will melt during the day due to temperatures, especially in the middle altitudes. A cold front and light snowfall are expected to arrive during the day. Up to 5 cm of new wet snow will fall at the highest altitudes. Avoid areas where blowing snow from snowfall is evident or narrow steep couloirs.

Snowpack Structure

The weather during Thursday will be influenced by the edge of a pressure high and a passing cold front. It will continue to be very warm, with temperatures reaching positive figures below 2000 m a.s.l. The snow will harden overnight and then soften again during the day, especially in the mid-altitudes. Light snowfall is expected during the day, with a maximum of 5cm of new wet snow. On the northern side of the mountains, in shaded areas, the snow still retains a powdery character. The snow cover is well below average, especially at altitudes up to 1500 m above sea level.

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

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