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Avalanche warning for region Finnmarkskysten Wednesday 08.05.2024

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Generally stable conditions. Be careful in sun exposed steep slopes and in areas with wind slabs at higher elevations.

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

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
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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 7. May 2024

I helgen og på mandag kom det rundt 5-10 cm nynsø flere steder i regionen. Lokalt har det dannet seg fokksnø, mest i sørvendte lesider.
Ellers er snødekket generelt gjennfrosset, hardt og isete. Under isskaren er det observert kantkorndannelse, men dette antas å være vanskelig å påvirke.

I lavlandet begynner det å bli lite snø, særlig i sørvendt terreng.

Mountain weather

Tuesday 7. May 2024

No precipitation. Breeze from east. -10 °C to -4 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Wednesday 8. May 2024

No precipitation. Fresh breeze from southeast. -10 °C to -2 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Clear skies.

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

Der hvor sola skinner kan det gå små løssnøskred i bratt terreng.
Hold god avstand til skavler.

I høyden og der det er vind kan det dannes fersk fokksnø i nordvestvendte lesider.

Ellers er det generelt stabile forhold i fjellet.

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