Beware of avalanches from large amounts of new snow above 1500 m above sea level.
In the Low Tatras there is an increased avalanche danger (3rd degree) above 1500 m above sea level. The southern flow brought intense precipitation mainly to the Low Tatras. In places 30 cm of new snow has fallen, but the snow continues to increase. Generally, places where there is older frozen snow under the new snow, or in places with smooth grassy surfaces, are more dangerous. Occasional spontaneous avalanches are possible above 1500 m above sea level.
Snowpack
There are two distinct layers in the snow cover. Old frozen snow forms the base. The second layer is the new snow of which around 30 cm has fallen. The interface of these two layers can form a potential slippery layer for avalanches. The total snow depth in the mountains is 10 - 60 cm.
Tendency
Danger is rising, because of heavy snowfall.
Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
New snow
Treeline
New snow
Treeline
Watch out for new snow on hard ground.
In the High Tatras, Western Tatras and Veľká Fatra a moderate avalanche danger is declared above the forest zone. About 20 cm of new snow has been added during the last snowfall period, therefore it is possible to release an avalanche in places where a larger amount is piled up. More dangerous are generally places where there is older frozen snow under the new snow, or in places with a smoother surface - grass or rock slabs.
Snowpack
There are two distinctly different layers in the snow cover. The old frozen snow is the base, with up to 20 cm of new snow on top, sometimes more. The interface of these two layers can form a slippery avalanche layer. At lower altitudes, new snow fell directly on the base. There the situation is stable.
Tendency
Danger is rising with snowfall.
PK
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
New snow
Watch out for places with more accumulation of new snow.
In Mala Fatra is declared a SMALL avalanche danger, 1st degree. The snowfall coming from the south affected Malá Fatra the least. The avalanche danger is local and is mainly related to locations with greater accumulation of new snow - steep troughs and gullies.
Snowpack
There is 15 to 30 cm of new snow in Malá Fatra. The new snow fell on a grassy base without old snow.
