Avalanche forecast

Javornik Hills and Snežnik Plateau

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,400 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,400 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

More heavy precipitation, rain turning to snow

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow

    • Above 1,400 m

  • Gliding snow

    • Above 1,400 m

Avalanche Activity

More heavy precipitation, rain turning to snow

Isolated wet snow avalanches will still be possible due to the thawing rain. The danger will be higher, especially on steep slopes.

Snowpack Structure

The snowpack has become heavier as the weather warms up. The snowfall level was around 1200 m above altitudes on Wednesday morning, but rose rapidly during the day. The snowfall level is expected to drop back down to around 1200 m during the night of Thursday. A few centimetres of southern snow may fall.

Weather Forecast

Thursday will be cloudy and foggy. There will be some showers and occasional showers. The snowfall level will be around 1200 m above altitudes. Initially, there will be light to moderate southerly winds, which will weaken during the day and turn easterly in the evening. The temperature at 1500 m will be around -1 °C.

Tendency

As the weather gradually cools, the danger of avalanches will decrease.

Bulletin data: Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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