Wet avalanches are possible due to extremely warm weather with rain.
In Mala and Veľká Fatra a moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree) is declared above 1300 m a.s.l. Due to the extremely warm weather, the snow cover will get wet, which will reduce its cohesion. Wet avalanches will therefore be an avalanche problem. At altitudes below 1300 m, there is only incoherent snow cover, so avalanches are not expected there.
Only isolated gliding avalanches are to be expected.
Snowpack
Warming temperatures and rain cause the snow to become wet and soft. A continuous snow cover occurs from about 1300 m above sea level.
Tendency
With warming slightly rising.
Compiled by: Pavel Krajčí
Danger level
1300m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
1300m
Persistent weak layer
1600m
Gliding snow
1500m
Wet avalanches are possible due to extremely warm weather with rain. On the northern sides of the mountains, there are still rarely persistent weak layers in the snow cover.
In the High, Low and Western Tatras there is a moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree). Warm weather with rain is expected, so the snow will soften and lose cohesion. All orientations will be at risk. Wet snow will be an avalanche problem. Small spontaneous avalanches may occur.
On the northern sides of the mountains, in shady locations, under rock walls, there may be rarely permanently weak layers in the snow cover, which may be loosened with low additional load.
Only isolated gliding avalanches are to be expected.
Snowpack
The snow cover is very varied. Warm weather with rain will cause the top layers of snow to become waterlogged. Above 2000 m up to 5 cm of new snow will be added. On the northern sides of the mountains and in shady locations, powdery snow or weak layers of square-grained snow can still be found sporadically. Continuous snow cover occurs from about 1200 m above sea level.
