Halny is raging in the Tatra Mountains. Urgent appeal of TPN

The wind breaks trees and makes movement difficult

There are extremely dangerous conditions in the Tatra Mountains. Halny, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h on the peaks, causes branches and trees to break. The Tatra National Park warns that they may fall on the trails, posing a serious threat to people in the mountains.

Warming weather and difficult conditions on the trails

Strong wind also brought significant warming - in the morning in Zakopane, thermometers showed 16 degrees Celsius. However, despite the higher temperature, conditions for tourism are very difficult.

Due to the wind, we advise against going to the mountains today - appeals the Tatra National Park.

Frozen snow and ice in higher elevations

In the higher parts of the Tatra Mountains, especially above 2000 m above sea level, there is hard, frozen snow and icing. The situation is particularly dangerous on the northern side of the mountains and in shaded places. Slipping on an icy surface may result in a long, uncontrolled fall, leading to serious injuries or even death.

There have already been fatal accidents in recent days.

TPN reminds you about the appropriate equipment

The Tatra National Park reminds that going to higher parts of the mountains requires experience in winter tourism and appropriate equipment: crampons, ice ax and helmet, as well as the ability to use them. Crampons do not replace crampons and are not appropriate equipment in steep, high-mountain terrain.

On lower-lying trails, especially in the morning and in shaded areas, some sections may be wet and muddy, making movement even more difficult.

In the current conditions, any expedition can end tragically.