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Avalanche warning for region Lofoten og Vesterålen Thursday 14.01.2021

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 easily trigger avalanches on some steep slopes. Avalanches are relatively harmless to people, but can knock you off balance. Can be dangerous close to terrain traps. (size 1) Remote triggering is possible.

Buried weak layer of faceted snow beneath a crust
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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)

Wednesday 13. January 2021

Det er generelt lite snø i regionen, minst snø lengst vest i regionen. Under 600 moh er snøen mer eller mindre fraværende de fleste steder. I høyden ligger det fokksnø i renner og forsenkinger. Ellers består snøoverflaten av skare. Rygger, knauser og andre oppstikkende formasjoner er avblåst.

Det er observert kantkorn rundt skaren. Tykkelsen av kantkornlaget varierer og det er foreløpig usikkert hvor stor evne laget har til bruddforplantning.

Mountain weather

Wednesday 13. January 2021

No precipitation. Breeze from east. -16 °C to -5 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Thursday 14. January 2021

1-3 mm precipitation. Breeze from southwest. -8 °C to -1 °C at 700 m a.s.l. 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

Litt nedbør som snø kan føre til at enkelte små ferske fokksnøflak er lett å løse ut. Vær forsiktig i høyden der fokksnøen kan ligge på glatt skare og kantkorn. Ellers lite snø og generelt stabile forhold. Husk at selv små skred kan få store konsekvenser nå som det er mye oppstikkende stein i terrenget.
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