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Avalanche warning for region Lofoten og Vesterålen Saturday 09.01.2021

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Generally stable conditions, but be careful in areas with windslabs in the alpine. A weak layer of facets can be present in isolated features. Keep in mind that even small avalanches can have consequences if you fall into rocky terrain.

Avalanche problems

Persistent weak layer (slab avalanches)

You can trigger avalanches on a few steep slopes. Avalanches can get large enough to bury or even kill you (size 2).

Buried weak layer of faceted snow near surface

Below you can see a description of the current snow cover information and current weather forecast in the mountains. If your observations deviate greatly from what is described here, the warning will not necessarily apply either. Always make your own judgments or stay away from avalanche terrain.

Snow cover (in Norwegian)

Friday 8. January 2021

Det er generelt lite snø i regionen. Under 600 moh er snøen mer eller mindre fraværende de fleste steder. I høyden er det mest snø i renner og forsenkinger. Ellers består overflata for det meste av skare etter regnskuren før jul som gikk høyt til fjells.

Det er observert overflaterim og kantkorn høyt i snødekket, men disse vil først utgjøre et problem når det kommer mer snø

Mountain weather

Friday 8. January 2021

Little to no precipitation. Fresh breeze from south. -9 °C to -1 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Saturday 9. January 2021

Little to no precipitation. Fresh breeze from southeast, changing to moderate gale from the south during the afternoon. -8 °C to 0 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Advice

The bulletin is a planning tool and may differ from the actual situation. Always make your own evaluation. To be 100 % avalanche safe, avoid all avalanche terrain.

Avalanche risk assessment

Det ventes vindøkning om ettermiddagen, men det er lite løs snø tilgjengelig for transport i fjellet. Enkelte steder, høyt til fjells kan det være mulig å løse ut små skred i fokksnøen der det ligger kantkorn dypere i snødekket.

Den største faren i fjellet nå er oppstikkende stein, særlig dersom det ligger skjult under et tynt snølag
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