After several warm, sunny days brought the flowers into bloom, fresh snowfall has now covered them, raising concerns that this year’s display may be less vibrant than usual. By Friday morning, around 15 centimeters of snow had fallen in Zakopane, a popular resort town at the foot of the Tatras, with more forecast later in the day. The return of winter weather has also worsened conditions in the mountains, prompting the Tatra Volunteer Search and Rescue Service (TOPR) to issue a Level 2 avalanche warning. The Chochołowska Valley is famous for its annual crocus bloom, which typically draws large numbers of tourists each spring.
