Beware of wet and glide snow avalanches at mid-elevations. Snow slabs in the high altitudes at Tatras!
In the High, Western and Low Tatras the second degree of avalanche danger is valid. In the lower and middle altitudes, the main avalanche problem is wet snow. Here it can occur mechanically, but also spontaneously released avalanches. All orientations are dangerous. On steep, predominantly grassy slopes, large foundation avalanches are possible, which can hit valley roads. At altitudes above 1600 m above sea level, there are locally wind-pounded slabs and pillows, which can be released with large additional loads. Especially on steep slopes of northern orientations.
Snowpack
During the last snowfall, up to 10 cm of new snow fell at altitudes above 1900 m a.s.l., which was blown by strong winds and deposited on the leeward areas, mainly northern exposures, in the form of local snow slabs and pillows. At altitudes below 1900 m a.s.l., wet snow prevails on the surface, at lower altitudes the snow is wet throughout the profile. The snow cover is continuous, depending on the exposure, from an altitude of about 1200 m above sea level.
Tendency
During the day with warming and precipitation rising
Compiled by Pavel Beťko
Danger level
1200m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
1200m
Gliding snow
1200m
Beware of wet and glide snow avalanches on steep slopes.
In the Fatras and the eastern part of the Low Tatras it persists above the 1200 m above sea level. Moderate avalanche danger, 2nd degree. The main avalanche problem is wet snow and all orientations are dangerous. Avalanches are possible with a small additional load, especially on steep slopes. However, spontaneous foundation avalanches are also expected throughout the day, especially on sunless slopes, which may hit valley or access roads.
Snowpack
Rain showers are expected below the 1500m mark during Tuesday. The snow cover will become soaked throughout the profile and lose its strength. Ridges and mountain tops are blown into the grassy base. The snow cover is very localised and ranges from 20 to 100 cm. A continuous snow cover is found from 1200 m above sea level.
