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Forecast issued by NVE and MET for Balsfjord Monday 2023-02-27

Highest danger level per day

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The highest danger level per day is currently only governed by flood and landslide warnings

Flood

Green level (NVE)

Landslide

Green level (NVE)

Avalanche

The danger increases when the wind picks up. Avoid areas with wind deposited snow, typically behind ridges, ribs and in gullies. Naturally triggered avalanches possible. Wet avalanches can release naturally in steep terrain at lower elevations due to rain in the morning. (NVE)

Both wet and dry naturally released avalanches are possible. Keep distance to avalanche terrain. (NVE)

Both wet and dry naturally released avalanches are possible. Keep distance to avalanche terrain. (NVE)

Wet avalanches can release in steep terrain at lower elevations because of rain. Fresh wind slabs are a problem at higher elevations. Avoid avalanche terrain. (NVE)

Both wet and dry naturally released avalanches are possible. Keep distance to avalanche terrain. (NVE)

Wind gusts

Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Parts of Troms and Finnmark

Published: 26.02.2023 12:11
Valid: from 27.02.2023 09:00 to 27.02.2023 22:00

Blowing snow

Blowing snow, yellow level (MET)

Patrs of Troms and Finnmark

Published: 27.02.2023 10:43
Valid: from 27.02.2023 22:00 to 28.02.2023 22:00

Blowing snow, yellow level (MET)

Parts of Troms and Ofoten

Published: 26.02.2023 12:11
Valid: from 27.02.2023 13:00 to 28.02.2023 07:00