First avalanche warning issued in the Krkonoše mountains

The first, lowest level of avalanche danger has been declared in the Krkonoše mountains, the Mountain Rescue Service said on Friday. It is the first avalanche warning of the current winter season. Snow cover on the ridges ranges between 20 and 50 centimetres, with around 30 centimetres of fresh snow from recent snowfall combined with strong south-westerly winds. Rescuers warn that small wind-slab avalanches may occur on lee slopes and gullies above the tree line. Similar conditions apply on the Polish side of the range. Further snowfall is forecast in the coming days, accompanied by strong winds and sub-zero temperatures.