Veľká Fatra — Avalanche Forecast

The latest avalanche bulletin for Veľká Fatra (Slovakia) was valid until Sunday, April 19, 2026 (danger 1 — Low). No newer forecast has been published — likely off-season.

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This bulletin expired on Sunday, April 19, 2026 — no newer forecast has been published.

Maximum Danger
1 · LOW
Veľká FatraSK-06
1

Generally favourable situation. Snow only in the northern sector.

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Tendency: Danger decreasing

with disappearing snow cover and a decreasing tendency when it gets colder

Danger by Elevation

Alpine1Low
Below treeline1Low

Active Avalanche Problems

Wet Snow
Wet Snow
Treeline and above
Size1/5
FrequencyFew
StabilityPoor

In the Fatras and in the eastern part of the Low Tatras there is only a SMALL avalanche danger, level 1. Avalanche release from wet snow is possible only in isolated cases on very steep slopes where there is still continuous snow cover (northern sector)

The snow cover in these mountains is already discontinuous on most of the slopes, it is more continuous only in the northern and eastern orientations above the forest zone. Its height reaches a maximum of 50 cm. In cloudy weather, wet snow prevails throughout the day.

Source: SLP+HZS · View Original Bulletin

Original (EN)

Frequently asked questions

What does avalanche danger level 1 (Low) mean?

Generally favourable conditions — avalanches are possible mainly with high additional load on very steep terrain.

How often is the Veľká Fatra forecast updated?

Avycast refreshes hourly; the bulletin is republished by SLP+HZS usually once a day during the season.

Who publishes the Veľká Fatra avalanche forecast?

SLP+HZS — the official warning service. Avycast aggregates and translates it; always check the original bulletin.

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