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Beware of avalanches from large amounts of new snow above 1500 m above sea level.

Beware of avalanches from large amounts of new snow above 1500 m above sea level.

In the Low Tatras 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. In places 30 cm of new snow has fallen, but the snow continues to increase. 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 around 30 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 - 60 cm.

Danger is rising, because of heavy snowfall.