Beware of wind-drifted snow on leeward slopes and in couloirs, and wet snow on south-facing slopes!
In the High, Western and Low Tatras there is an INCREASED avalanche danger, 3rd degree. Avalanche release is possible on steep slopes with a small additional load. Moderate spontaneous avalanches from new snow are possible, especially on sunlit slopes.
Snowpack
During the last snowfall (Thursday - Friday) 25 to 40 cm of new snow fell. However, it was blown by very strong winds to leeward places of mainly southern orientations. The wind-blown snow created unstable snow slabs, pillows and overhangs. Snow and strong northerly winds are expected again during Sunday. Another 5 to 10 cm of new snow will fall in the Tatra Mountains. The snow cover will be moist to wet up to 1700 m above sea level, and up to 2000 m above sea level in case of sunny weather.
Tendency
As it gradually cooled on Monday, decreasing.
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Danger level
1700m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
1700m
Wet snow
Watch out for wet snow when it warms up during the day!
Avalanche release is only possible at the highest altitudes in this region on steep slopes with higher additional loads. Occasionally, smaller spontaneous avalanches from new wet snow are possible.
Snowpack
During the last snowfall (Thursday - Friday) 10 - 25 cm of new snow fell. The new snow was transported by strong winds to the leeward slopes, to the couloirs and under the saddles of S, SE and SW orientations. On the southern (sunlit) slopes the snow softened considerably during the day.
Tendency
persistent
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Danger level
treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wet snow
Treeline
Watch out for wet snow when it warms up during the day!
Avalanche release is possible at the highest altitudes of the Fatra Mountains on steep slopes with higher additional loads. Occasionally, smaller spontaneous avalanches from new wet snow are possible.
Snowpack
During the last snowfall (Thursday-Friday) 10-20 cm of new snow fell, but it has largely melted. More snow remained at the highest altitudes, especially in the couloirs and under the saddles of the south, southeast and southwest orientations. On the southern, sunlit slopes the snow will soften considerably during the day.
