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Avalanche warning for region Lofoten og Vesterålen Saturday 15.12.2018

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Generally thin snow cover, but be careful in areas with fresh wind deposited snow in higher altitudes. Keep in mind that even small avalanches can have consequences if you fall into rockery terrain.

Avalanche problems

Wind drifted snow (slab avalanches)

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

Poor bonding between layers in wind deposited 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)

Friday 14. December 2018

Det har regnet opp til ca.7-800 moh de siste dagene. Kun de høyeste toppene har fått nysnø. Snøgrensen har krøpet opp til ca. 300 moh. Det gamle snødekket er ellers ujevnt fordelt med snø i forsenkninger og avblåst og tynt på rabber.

Mountain weather

Friday 14. December 2018

2-4 mm precipitation. Strong breeze from southwest. -2 °C to 4 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Cloudy.

Saturday 15. December 2018

No precipitation. Fresh breeze from southwest, changing to breeze from the southwest during the afternoon. -5 °C to -1 °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

Opp til mildværsgrensen forventes snødekket å være tynt, kompakt og stabilt med nå skaredannelse pga synkende temperaturer.
Over ca.7-800 moh vil man kunne finne ustabile fokksnøansamlinger i NØ-vendte heng fra de siste dagers nedbør og kraftig vind. Men forventer de stabiliserer seg raskt med de milde luftmassene.
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