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Avalanche warning for region Lofoten og Vesterålen Thursday 07.01.2021

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Generally safe avalanche conditions. There is a persistent weak layer that can be triggered where the snowpack is thin.

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
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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 6. 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 over det.

En observasjon fra Kvæfjord onsdag viser at nysnøgrensa ligger på 600 moh.

Mountain weather

Wednesday 6. January 2021

5 mm precipitation, up to 10 mm in the most exposed areas. Strong breeze from south. -1 °C to 2 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Cloudy.

Thursday 7. January 2021

Little to no precipitation. Fresh breeze from south. -8 °C to -1 °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

Milde temperaturer onsdag gjør at fokksnøflak stabiliseres raskt. Vær likevel oppmerksom der fokksnøen ligger over vedvarende svake lag lenger ned i snødekket, særlig i nærheten av terrengfeller.

Områder med våt snø grunnet regn tidligere i uka vil stabiliseres nå med synkende temperaturer.



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