In the Carpathians of Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakarpattia regions, avalanches are expected on March 21-24. This is stated in the warning SES, reports UNN.
According to the Ukrhydrometeorological Center, on March 21-24, due to warming and precipitation in the highlands of Ivano-Frankivsk and the eastern part of Zakarpattia regions, a significant snow avalanche danger is expected – level 3
This means that avalanches can occur on many slopes even with slight pressure on the snow. Medium or even large spontaneous avalanches may occur on some slopes.
The SES asks you to be careful and cautious while traveling in the mountains and avoid avalanche-prone routes until the situation improves.
How to behave during an avalanche
If you hear the rumble of snow, you have a few minutes to do something. The first thing you want to do is start running. However, this is not always a good idea, because the snow wave goes down at a tremendous speed and it is unlikely to be overtaken. Rescuers advise to stay and act on the spot.
Remove your backpack and equipment, if you have any (skis, snowboard, etc.) and, if possible, hide behind a rock, tree or boulder.
Try to fix yourself by grabbing branches or sticking ski poles in the snow.
There is a possibility that the avalanche will pass by and you will be able to get off relatively easily. However, you should not risk and test fate.
