Chamois on a snow-covered trail. It turned white in the Tatra Mountains

According to data from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management as of 8 a.m. on Sunday, there was a two-centimeter layer of white powder on Kasprowy Wierch, and the temperature at the peak dropped to -2 degrees Celsius.

“Snow cover was recorded on Kasprowy Wierch today – for the first time this season,” the Institute wrote on social media. However, as forecasters admit, this is not as unique a situation as it may seem. “In 2015, snow cover occurred on September 6, in 2017 on August 23, and in 2016 even on August 11,” it added.

On Sunday, chamois appeared on the snow-covered trail. We received the film showing running animals thanks to the courtesy of Bartłomiej Jurecki and Tygodnik Podhalański.

Frost and snowfall in the peak areas significantly worsened tourist conditions. High mountain expeditions require the use of winter hiking equipment, such as crampons and an ice ax. Winter clothing is necessary.

As reported by the Tatra National Park on social media, there is ice on the trails, additionally covered with a fresh layer of snow.

“We advise against going to the higher parts of the mountains, the conditions there are very difficult for tourism,” it was written.

The snowfall limit begins above 1,600 meters above sea level. An additional difficulty is the low cloud ceiling, which limits visibility and makes orientation in the field difficult, which may result in getting lost. Moreover, v Tatra Mountains There is a strong wind blowing, gusting up to 130 kilometers per hour, which intensifies the feeling of cold.

On Monday, the sun will shine over the Tatra Mountains, and you will be able to observe the snow-capped peaks from Zakopane.