Avalanche forecast

Západné Tatry

HZS
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Avalanche danger

Above 1,600 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,600 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Moderate avalanche danger in the high altitudes of Tatras and Low Tatras, 2nd degree

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 1,600 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: few

  • Wet snow

    • Below 1,600 m
    Size
    1

    Stability: very poor · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

Moderate avalanche danger in the high altitudes of Tatras and Low Tatras, 2nd degree

Due to snowfall and strong winds, new snow is distributed irregularly, so it is possible to release an avalanche in places where a larger amount is piled up. Occasionally, smaller spontaneous avalanches are possible below 1600 m above sea level due to rain. Generally, places where there is older frozen snow under the new snow, or in places with a smoother surface - grass or rock slabs - are more dangerous.

Snowpack Structure

During the last snowfall (3 days on and off), 20 to 45 cm of new snow fell on the mountains, with the least in the west and the most in the eastern and central mountains. The snowfall is accompanied by strong winds with variable direction over the forest belt. Older, frozen snow can be found under the new snow from about 1800 m above sea level, especially on the northern slopes of the Tatras. At lower altitudes the snow will be damp to wet due to warming and rain.

Tendency

persistent state

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

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