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Avalanche warning for region Finnmarkskysten Wednesday 08.12.2021

Danger level 2 - Moderate avalanche danger

Published:
Locally unstable conditions. Be aware that there can be pockets with persistent weak layers and unstable wind slabs. Generally little snow and a lot of rocks, be careful in and around terrain traps.

Avalanche problems

Persistent weak layer (slab avalanches)

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

Buried weak layer of faceted snow near surface

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

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)

Tuesday 7. December 2021

Snøoverflaten over skoggrensen er stort sett avblåst eller vindpakket. Det kom noe snø rundt Honningsvåg på mandag så noe snø kan være tilgjengelig for forflyttning her.

Kantkorn under eldre fokksnøflak eller ned mot bakken har fått utviklet seg i det kalde været.

Søndag ble et lite personutløst skred utløst på kantkornlag over gammel skare i et østvendt heng sør for Lakselv.

Mountain weather

Tuesday 7. December 2021

Little to no precipitation. Strong breeze from south. -24 °C to -13 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Wednesday 8. December 2021

No precipitation. Strong breeze from south. -26 °C to -14 °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

Lave temperaturer gjør at skredproblemene med lommer av fokksnøflak over vedvarende svake lag vedvarer. Skred vil stort sett være små, men i større heng med vedvarende svake kantkornlag kan det fortsatt gå middels store skred. Rundt Honningsvåg kom det noe snø på mandag, og små ferske fokksnøflak kan fortsatt påvirkes. Skiløpere må huske at selv små skred kan skade deg, særlig nå som det er mye oppstikkende steiner.
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