Západné Tatry

At higher altitudes, watch out for wind-blown snow.

Enduring. Compiled by: Ivan Chlebovec

At higher altitudes, watch out for wind-blown snow.

Moderate avalanche danger is declared in the High and Western Tatras. At altitudes above 2000m above sea level, slabs and pillows of wind-blown snow still occur in the eastern and northern troughs and moguls. The avalanche danger is particularly high on very steep slopes with high additional mechanical loads. At lower altitudes, wet avalanches from melting snow will be a particular risk. Small spontaneous avalanches are also likely to occur in the event of rain.

The snow cover is generally well consolidated due to the previous weather pattern. Only the relatively new snow from the last snowfall over the weekend is not firmly bonded to the old base. This layer from the last snowfall has been unevenly displaced by the wind, mainly on the eastern and later also on the northern slopes. Both the wind-beaten slabs, and the pillows of relatively new snow are not very stable. Ongoing warming is causing the last layer of snow to loosen. Light rain is also expected during Thursday, which only increases the risk of wet avalanches.