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Avalanche warning for region Hallingdal Friday 15.05.2020

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Be careful in areas with fresh wind deposited snow. 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 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)

Poor bonding between crust and overlying 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)

Thursday 14. May 2020

Små mengder nysnø siste dager vest og nord i regionen har med vind dannet små fokknsøflak i lesider. Det gamle snødekket har vært gjennomfukta og fremstår som stabilt. Det er generelt mye snø i fjellet for årstiden, og mange steder store skavler i østvendte fjellsider.

Torsdag morgen er det - 8 grader på Hemsedal skisenter (1344 moh).

Mountain weather

Thursday 14. May 2020

1-3 mm precipitation. Breeze from west. -12 °C to -2 °C at 1400 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Friday 15. May 2020

0-3 mm precipitation. Fresh breeze from west, changing to strong breeze from the west during the evening. -9 °C to -3 °C at 1400 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

Vindøking fra vest om kvelden vil føre til transport av løs tilgjengelig snø i overflaten lengst vest og nord i regionen og dannelse av ferske små fokksnøflak i leheng. Disse ventes å være lett å løse ut når de er ferske, men utbredelsen vil nok være liten og flakene forventes å være små.
Det finnes store skavler etter mye vestavær i vinter. Vær forsiktig ved ferdsel langs rygger og på topper.
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