Západné Tatry

Watch out for wind-drifted snow in the form of snow pillows and windslabs.

Watch out for wind-drifted snow in the form of snow pillows and windslabs.

In the High, Western and Low Tatras above the treeline, there is a MODERATE avalanche danger level (2nd degree). New snow is transported by wind to the leeward slopes where snow slabs and pillows are formed. The wind direction has been constantly changing over the last few days, so care must be taken in all orientations. On steep slopes, avalanche release is possible, especially with higher additional loads. In isolated cases, smaller spontaneous avalanches may also occur.

Snow cover is above average for the time of year at high altitudes (above the forest line). During the last snowfall, 20-30 cm of new snow fell, mostly accompanied by strong winds. At high altitudes, it is deposited in less stable snow slabs, pillows and drifts in wind-exposed areas.

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