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Avalanche warning for region Finnmarkskysten Thursday 26.05.2022

Danger level 2 - Moderate avalanche danger

Published:
The snow is generally stable, but naturally triggered avalanches can occur in some steep areas with wet and soft snow surface. Pay extra attention to sun exposed areas. Keep a good distance from cornices.

Avalanche problems

Wet snow (loose snow avalanches)

Avalanches may release spontaneously 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)

Loose 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)

Wednesday 25. May 2022

Snøgrensa kryper oppover og er høyest lengst ut mot havet og i fjellsidene som har fått mest sol. Snøen er smelteomvandet og vil i hovedsak være våt.

Mountain weather

Wednesday 25. May 2022

No precipitation. Fresh breeze from southeast. 3 °C to 10 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Thursday 26. May 2022

No precipitation. Fresh breeze from southeast, changing to strong breeze from the southeast during the afternoon. 3 °C to 11 °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

Snødekket vurderes i hovedsak som stabilt, men mildvær og solinnstråling gjør at mindre våte skred kan løsne av seg selv i bratt terreng. Husk at små skred kan føre til store konsekvenser i terrengfeller og nært oppstikkende steiner. Hold god avstand til skavler.
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