Avalanche forecast

Veľká Fatra

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,300 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,300 m
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow

    • Above 1,300 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

During the day, the zero isotherm will rise above 2000 m a.s.l. The inflow of warm air will cause soaking and a decrease in snow stability, especially in the middle altitudes (up to 1700 m a.s.l.). Snow will be wetted throughout the profile due to warming. The avalanche danger is concentrated in the highest altitudes of the Fatra Mountains, where there is still enough snow for the formation of wet avalanches. Smaller avalanches and avalanches from wet snow are expected, as well as medium-sized wet avalanches.

Snowpack Structure

Dry wind-blown snow in the form of slabs and pillows can be found only at the highest altitudes of the Tatras. The snow is very unevenly distributed, some places are blown down to the hard, icy old snow base. On others, on the contrary, a larger amount of snow is blown by the wind. At lower and middle altitudes, the snow will soften, become mushy and lose its cohesion as it warms. In the afternoon, the snow will be soaked throughout the profile.

Tendency

Slightly rising during the day.

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

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