Moderate avalanche danger (2nd degree) is declared in the high altitudes of the High and Low Tatras. Due to snowfall combined with a very strong south wind, snow slabs have formed in places, especially in the northern orientations. Avalanche release is possible on very steep slopes, especially with high additional loads. Caution, on some slopes, especially in the north, a weak layer of dangerous square-grained snow can be found deeper in the profile. At altitudes below 1600 m, the snow was soaked and therefore hardened and stabilised due to the cooling.
Snowpack
Up to 15 cm of new snow fell during the last snowfall period. The snowfall was accompanied by very strong gale force southerly winds. The wind deposited new snow on leeward places, in the gutters of northern orientations and under rock walls. Under the new snow there is a crust of older snow. In places, however, there is also faceted snow, but this is deeper in profile.
Tendency
no significant change
Danger level
1500m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1500m
Stable situation.
The snow cover will stabilise as the weather cools. Avalanche release is possible only sporadically with a large additional load.
Snowpack
Rain appeared below the 1,500 m altitude limit, which soaked the snow cover. The subsequent cooling caused the snow to harden and stabilise. The overall snow cover is below average.
