Avalanche forecast

Nízke Tatry - východ

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Avalanche danger

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2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Wet snow due to persistent warming

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow

    • All elevations
    Size
    2

    Stability: fair · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Wet snow due to persistent warming

In the eastern part of the Low Tatras the second avalanche danger level (from the 5-point international scale) is valid. Unlike other mountain ranges, this region did not experience such significant snowfall during the last snowfall period. Wet snow is the main avalanche problem due to persistent warming. Therefore, slopes with a large collecting area and sufficient snow cover are dangerous, especially significant avalanche paths of all exposures. In these positions, especially on steep slopes, avalanche release from wet snow is possible.

Snowpack Structure

During the last snowfall period (Friday-Sunday) only 15 cm of new snow fell in the eastern part of the Low Tatras in contrast to other regions. As a result of the ongoing warming, the snow cover is losing its height significantly and is becoming soaked throughout the entire profile. Avalanches from wet snow are possible at the highest altitudes on steep slopes.

Tendency

During the day, due to warming, the avalanche danger is expected to continue to develop.Created : Martin Buliak

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

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