Wind slabs at the highest elevations, possible wet avalanches after warming up.
In the High, Low and Western Tatras there is a moderate avalanche danger (2.nd level).Winds from northern directions have created snow slabs and pillows on the southern leeward slopes above 1700 m a. s. l. Avalanche release is possible here, especially with high additional loads. We expect sunny and warm weather, so the snow will soften to about 1800 m a.s.l. The eastern and south-eastern slopes will be at risk in the morning and the southern, south-western and western slopes in the afternoon. Wet snow will be an avalanche problem. Small spontaneous avalanches may occur.
Snowpack
At high altitudes, snow slabs and pillows are found on the hard ground in places. Underneath is mostly hard rain crust. Continuous snow cover occurs from about 1200 m a.s.l. The snow will soften due to warming.
Tendency
With warming slightly rising.
AM Danger level
PM Danger level
1300m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
1300m
Stable avalanche situation in the morning. In the afternoon with warming wet avalanches.
In Mala and Velika Fatra in the morning stable situation, low avalanche danger (1.degree). In the afternoon, due to warming, the snow cover will get wet, which will reduce its cohesion, therefore the avalanche danger will increase to 2nd degree (moderate). Wet avalanches will be an avalanche problem. At altitudes below 1300 m there is only incoherent snow cover, so avalanches are not expected there.
Snowpack
The snow cover is hard to icy in the morning, but by midday we expect it to become wet and soft due to warming. Continuous snow cover occurs from about 1200 m above sea level.
