Veľká Fatra

Beware of avalanches from large amounts of new snow above treeline.

Beware of avalanches from large amounts of new snow above treeline.

In the Low Tatras and Veľká Fatra there is an increased avalanche danger (3rd degree) above 1500 m above sea level. The southern flow brought intense precipitation mainly to the Low Tatras and Veľká Fatra. More than 60 cm of new snow has fallen in places. Generally, places where there is older frozen snow under the new snow, or in places with smooth grassy surfaces, are more dangerous. Occasional spontaneous avalanches are possible above 1500 m above sea level.

There are two distinct layers in the snow cover. Old frozen snow forms the base. The second layer is the new snow of which about 60 cm has fallen. The interface of these two layers can form a potential slippery layer for avalanches. The total snow depth in the mountains is 10-120 cm.

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