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Avalanche warning for region Sør-Troms Wednesday 13.01.2021

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Be careful in areas with windslabs in the alpine. A weak layer of facets can be present in isolated features, but generally stable conditions. Keep in mind that even small avalanches can have consequences if you fall into rocky terrain.

Avalanche problems

Persistent weak layer (slab avalanches)

You can 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 faceted snow beneath a crust
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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)

Tuesday 12. January 2021

Snødekket er fremdeles tynt for årstiden og består stort sett av skare og hard fokksnø. Enkelte steder i høyden kan det finnes små ansamlinger med mykere snø oppå skaren, hovedsakelig i terreng som er i le for østlige vindretninger. Rygger, knauser og andre oppstikkende formasjoner er avblåst. I lavlandet er det mange steder barmark under 500 moh.

Det er observert kantkorn rundt skaren.

Mountain weather

Tuesday 12. January 2021

No precipitation. Fresh breeze from southeast. -19 °C to -8 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Clear skies.

Wednesday 13. January 2021

No precipitation. Breeze from southeast. -19 °C to -6 °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

Det er generelt stabile forhold i fjellet nå grunnet lite snø. Vær likevel forsiktig i høyden der fokksnø kan ligge på kantkorn eller glatt skare. Husk at selv små skred kan få store konsekvenser nå som det er mye oppstikkende stein i terrenget.
Avalanche danger scale Important information for ski touring
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