Watch for snow pillows on the leeward (V) sides of the mountains and snow accumulation during the day.
In the High , Western, Low Tatras and Mala Fatra Mountains there is a MODERATE avalanche danger above the forest line (i.e. 2nd degree of the 5-part scale). Significant snowfalls from the last snowfall period were often blown by strong winds up to the forest zone. However, on the leeward sides of the mountains (mainly SE and E), snow pillows and slabs are locally formed by the wind at the highest altitudes, and their stability may be low, especially on the steep to very steep slopes of the highest altitudes. Avalanches can be triggered locally, especially by large additional loads. Due to warming, the snow will gradually become heavier, especially at middle altitudes, and small spontaneous avalanches may occur sporadically during the day, mainly from wet snow.
Snowpack
The weather during Friday will be influenced by an influx of warm air, with clouds gradually decreasing. The 0°C isotherm will gradually reach the middle to high temperatures. Snow is very unevenly distributed in the terrain. The strong winds of the last few days have blown it to the SE and E sides of the mountains, while the windward sides of the mountains will be blown onto a hard base layer of firn or to the soil surface. During the day the snow will become wetter, heavier and set due to warming. The total snow cover is still below average.
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Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
Watch for snow accumulation during the day, especially on windward areas with blowing snow (S-E).
In Veľká Fatra and Lučanska Mala Fatra there is a SMALL avalanche danger (i.e. 1st degree of the 5-part scale). The snow accumulation during the last snowfall period here was not that significant. New snow here was often blown by strong winds up to the forest zone. On the leeward sides of very steep slopes (mainly SE and E) it can occasionally be found deposited in small snow pillows and slabs, the stability of which may be low. These may become heavier as the day warms up. Avalanches can be released locally, especially by large additional loads. Spontaneous avalanches of wet snow may occur during the day.
Snowpack
The weather during Friday will continue to be influenced by an influx of warm air. The 0°C isotherm will gradually reach the mid-latitudes. Snow is very unevenly distributed in the terrain. The strong winds of the last few days have blown it to the SE and E sides of the mountains, while the windward sides of the mountains will be blown onto a hard base layer of firn or up to the soil surface. During the day the snow will be heavier and heavier due to warming. The total snow cover is still below average.
