Avalanche forecast

Západné Tatry

HZS
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Avalanche danger

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2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Beware of wind-blown slabs above 1900 m and wet avalanches from new snow below 2000 m!

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow

    • Below 2,000 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Wind slab

    • Above 1,900 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Beware of wind-blown slabs above 1900 m and wet avalanches from new snow below 2000 m!

In the High, Western and Low Tatras a moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree) has been declared. Above 1500 m above sea level up to 25 cm of new snow has fallen in the last few days. The interface between new and old snow is particularly dangerous. The danger is particularly high when there is a large additional load. It will gradually get warmer. Snow showers may also occur, above 1900 m. Wet avalanches from new snow threaten below 2000 m. Above 1900 m above sea level there are also wind-blown slabs and pillows.

Snowpack Structure

The new snow will become wet due to warming and will melt quickly. Underneath is old firn snow, with a layer of Saharan dust on the surface. At altitudes below 1 300 m above sea level, snow cover is only sporadic.

Tendency

No change. Compiled by: Pavel Krajčí

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

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