Avalanche forecast

Veľká Fatra

HZS
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Avalanche danger

All elevations
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

As a consequence of the strong warming, the occurrence of wet and gliding avalanches is possible.

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow

    • All elevations
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Gliding snow

    • All elevations
    Size
    3

    Stability: poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

As a consequence of the strong warming, the occurrence of wet and gliding avalanches is possible.

MODERATE (2) avalanche danger level prevails in the Fatras and the eastern part of the Low Tatras. Wet snow is a defining avalanche problem, especially in the afternoon. Avalanche release is possible especially with high additional loads, but spontaneous wet avalanches on steep slopes are also expected. Sliding (foundation) avalanches may also occur on grassy slopes.

Snowpack Structure

As a result of the strong warming (the 0°C isotherm rises up to 2300 m above sea level), the snow cover is wet especially in the afternoon, often in the whole profile. Wind-exposed ridges are often blown onto hard, even icy, surfaces. Continuous snow cover is found from 1100 (1200) m above sea level, reaching a height of 50 to 150 cm above the tree line

Tendency

INCREASING when it gets warmer during the day

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

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