In the High and Western Tatras, a moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree) has been declared for the afternoon. Up to 25 cm of new snow fell above 1,500 m above sea level on Tuesday, but it is gradually melting. The new snow fell on top of the old hard snow. These two layers have become well bonded over the last few days. But the problem is warming, which brings the risk of wet avalanches, a risk that increases in the afternoon due to clear, sunny weather. The snow cover will become soaked and lose cohesion. Spontaneous small avalanches or avalanches can also occur. Caution in very steep slopes where even a small avalanche can cause a shear and fall, resulting in mechanical injuries. Glide avalanches can also occur due to the soaking of the entire snow profile.
Snowpack
The snow cover is melting due to warming. The surface is wet. At altitudes below 1300 m above sea level, snow cover is only sporadic.
Tendency
With warming slightly rising.
Compiled by: Pavel Krajčí
Danger level
1300m
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
1300m
Watch out for wet avalanches.
In Malá Fatra, a low avalanche danger (1st degree) is declared above the 1300 m above sea level.On Tuesday, up to 35 cm of new snow fell here. However, it has almost completely melted. The new snow has fallen on grassy ground or on old hard snow. These two layers have become well bonded over the last few days. But the problem will be warming, which will bring the risk of wet avalanches. In the event of a release, these will be small avalanches or avalanches.
Snowpack
The snow from Tuesday is melting fast. Underneath, there are snow fields of old firn snow with a layer of Saharan dust on the surface. At altitudes below 1300 m, snow cover is only sporadic.
