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Watch out for snow slabs on northern slopes

Watch out for snow slabs on northern slopes

In the High Tatras a moderate avalanche danger is declared, 2nd degree, above 2200 m a.s.l. The avalanche problem is wind blown snow from the last snowfall, mainly on the northern side of the Tatras. The situation has been complicated by the wind, which has created dangerous snow slabs and pillows. Avalanche release is possible on steep slopes, especially with high additional load. On the southern slopes the situation is stable after the warm weather and the subsequent cooling. The snow is hard in the morning and softens during the day on sunlit slopes.

On sunny slopes the snow got wet and then froze, which stabilized the situation. Dry snow can only be found at high altitudes on shady and northern slopes. Continuous snow cover can be found at altitudes above 1300-1500 m above sea level, depending on orientation.

Rising during the day on sunlit slopes.