Moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree) is declared in the high altitudes of the High and Western Tatras. During the last period of snowfall, the past two days, up to 15 to 20 cm of new snow fell very locally. Strong northerly winds are expected on the mountains above the forest belt, which will transport this snow to the leeward slopes of southern orientations. Along with further snowfall, up to 10 cm, unstable snow slabs and pillows will form. Mainly under saddles, rock walls, in moguls and steep couloirs. Avalanche release is possible especially with high additional loads.
Snowpack
Locally up to 20 cm of new snow will fall. At altitudes up to 1500 m above sea level there is only patchy snow cover.
Tendency
With snowfall rising.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
Watch out for slabs of new snow!
In the high altitudes of the Low Tatras a low avalanche danger (1st degree) has been declared. During the last period of snowfall, the past two days, up to 10 cm of new snow fell very locally. Strong northerly winds are expected on the mountains above the forest zone, which will transport this snow to the leeward slopes of southern orientations. Here, unstable snow slabs and pillows will form, especially under saddles, rock walls, in moguls and steep couloirs.
Snowpack
At altitudes up to 1500 m above sea level, there is only patchy snow cover.
