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Avalanche warning for region Lofoten og Vesterålen Monday 29.04.2024

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Be careful in areas with fresh wind slabs. Wind slabs are expected to be most prominent at the highest summits in Lofoten and in the eastern parts of the region. Keep a safe distance to glide cracks. Be aware of the risk of slipping where the snow surface is hard and icy.

Avalanche problems

Wind drifted snow (slab avalanches)

You can easily trigger avalanches on a few steep slopes. Avalanches are relatively harmless to people, but can knock you off balance. Can be dangerous close to terrain traps. (size 1)

Buried weak layer of new snow

Wet snow (loose snow avalanches)

Avalanches may release spontaneously on a few steep slopes. Avalanches are relatively harmless to people, but can knock you off balance. Can be dangerous close to terrain traps. (size 1)

Loose snow
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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)

Sunday 28. April 2024

I sørvendt terreng har snøoverflaten over flere dager blitt varmet opp av sola og fryst til om natta. I lavlandet under 300-400 moh er snødekket smelteomvandlet og uten lagdeling av betydning.

I nordlig terreng over ca 300 moh er det fortsatt litt tørr snø.

Generelt er det mer snø jo lenger øst i regionen man kommer.

Mountain weather

Sunday 28. April 2024

No precipitation. Fresh breeze from southeast. -7 °C to 6 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Clear skies.

Monday 29. April 2024

Little to no precipitation. Strong breeze from southeast. -4 °C to 7 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Clear skies.

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 kan lokalt legge seg opp ferske flak med fokksnø i terreng mot nordvest. Skredproblemet styres av vindstyrke og løssnø tilgjengelig for transport. Problemet ventes å være mest relevant mot de høyeste toppene i Lofoten og øst i regionen.

I lavlandet kan stigende temperatur gi enkelte små våte løssnøskred.

På hardt og glatt snødekke er det fare for utglidning. Hold også avstand til glidesprekker.
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