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Avalanche warning for region Vest-Telemark Monday 06.12.2021

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 rocky terrain.

Avalanche problems

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)

Sunday 5. December 2021

Det er generelt lite snø i regionen. Stedvis ligger det 20 cm løssnø rett ned til bakken. Det er kun i isolerte leområder i høyfjellet man finner fast underliggende snø.

Mountain weather

Sunday 5. December 2021

Little to no precipitation. Breeze from east. -16 °C to -8 °C at 1100 m a.s.l. Cloudy.

Monday 6. December 2021

Little to no precipitation. Fresh breeze from southeast. -16 °C to -10 °C at 1100 m a.s.l. 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 kan finnes små ferske ustabile fokksnøflak i leheng, som kan være lett å løse ut.
Avalanche danger scale Important information for ski touring
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