On Sunday morning, snow appeared on the Tatra peaks and the temperature dropped slightly below zero. The authorities of the Tatra National Park report icy trails and difficult conditions for tourism.
According to data IMWM As of 8 a.m. on Sunday, there was a two-centimeter layer of white powder on Kasprowy Wierch, and the temperature at the top dropped to -2 degrees Celsius.
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.
Snow in the Tatra Mountains. “Difficult conditions”
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.
Main photo source: Przemysław Sobczyk – Tatra guide