Beware of new snow and wet avalanches from new snow!
In the High, Western and Low Tatras there is a moderate avalanche danger (level 2 ). After an exceptionally warm period, there has been a cooling associated with heavy precipitation. Above 1200 m it snowed. Above 1500 m, up to 25 cm of new snow fell. The interface between new and old snow is particularly dangerous. There is a danger especially with high additional loads. As the weather gradually warms up, spontaneous wet avalanches from new snow may occur below 2000 m. On slopes with grassy ground, in all orientations, there is also the risk of slippery avalanches, which can reach large dimensions.
Snowpack
The new snow will become wet due to warming and will melt quickly. Underneath is old firn snow, with a layer of Saharan dust on the surface. At altitudes below 1 300 m above sea level, snow cover is only sporadic.
Tendency
With warming slightly rising.
Compiled by: Pavel Krajčí
Danger level
1300m
Avalanche Problem
New snow
1300m
Wet snow
1300m
Watch out for new snow and wet avalanches from the new snow.
In Mala and Veľká Fatra a moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree) is declared above the 1300 m above sea level, where up to 35 cm of new snow has accumulated in places. The new snow has fallen mostly on grassy ground, but in places also on old hard snow. The snowfall was associated with wind, so that snow slabs and pillows could form on the ground. As the weather warms up, spontaneous avalanches and avalanches may occur.
Snowpack
In the Fatras, up to 35 cm of new snow was added in places. It will get wet due to warming and will melt quickly. Underneath, there are snowfields of old firn snow with a layer of Saharan dust on the surface. At altitudes below 1 300 m above sea level, snow cover is only sporadic.
