In the highest altitudes of the Low Tatras (above 1700 m asl) there is an increased avalanche danger, level 3!
Due to intense night snowfall and very strong south winds, a critical avalanche situation has developed. Avalanche release on steep, especially northern slopes is possible with only a small additional load. Spontaneous avalanches can also occur on very steep slopes. We do not recommend that people with no experience of avalanches move in alpine terrain. Wet snow will also be a local problem at altitudes up to 1500 m.
Snowpack
During the evening and at night 20 - 30 cm of new snow should fall in the higher altitudes of the Low Tatras. The snowfall will be accompanied by very strong southerly winds of gale force. The wind will deposit the new snow on leeward places, in troughs of northern orientations and under rock walls and its height may exceed 50 cm. There is a crust of older snow under the new snow. Below 1500 m the snow is wet to waterlogged and is significantly less.
Tendency
due to favourable air temperatures, the snow cover will stabilise quickly
Danger level
1700m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1700m
Wet snow
1500m
Moderate avalanche danger, 2nd degree, has formed in the Tatras and in the eastern part of the Low Tatras
Due to the night snowfall and very strong south wind, an unfavourable avalanche situation was created locally. Avalanche release on very steep, especially northern slopes is possible, especially with high additional loads. Occasional small to medium-sized spontaneous avalanches may occur. Wet snow will be less of a problem at altitudes up to 1500 m.
Snowpack
Tendency
Persistent
Danger level
1500m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1500m
Wet snow
1500m
Moderate avalanche danger has formed in the upper positions of the Fatra Mountains (above 1500 m above sea level), 2.degree
Due to the night snowfall and strong winds, locally dangerous avalanche conditions were created on the leeward slopes. Avalanche release on such steep slopes is possible with high additional loads. Occasionally, smaller spontaneous avalanches may also occur.
Snowpack
During the evening and night, 10-20 cm of new snow should fall in the highest altitudes of the Fatra Mountains. Below 1400 m above sea level it will rain. The snowfall will be accompanied by very strong southerly winds of gale force. The wind will deposit the new snow on leeward places, in troughs of northern orientations. There is a crust of older snow under the new snow. The snow in the mid-elevations is wet and decreasing in height due to the rain. The overall height is already well below average.
