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Avalanche warning for region Lofoten og Vesterålen Tuesday 12.01.2021

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Generally stable conditions, but be careful in areas with windslabs in the alpine. A weak layer of facets can be present in isolated features. 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 can get large enough to bury or even kill you (size 2).

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)

Monday 11. January 2021

Det er generelt lite snø i regionen. Under 600 moh er snøen mer eller mindre fraværende de fleste steder. I høyden er det mest snø i renner og forsenkinger. Ellers består overflata for det meste av skare etter regn før jul som gikk høyt til fjells.

Det er observert overflaterim og kantkorn høyt i snødekket, men disse vil først utgjøre et problem når det kommer snø.

Mountain weather

Monday 11. January 2021

No precipitation. Breeze from southeast. -11 °C to -3 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Clear skies.

Tuesday 12. January 2021

Little to no precipitation. Fresh breeze from east. -16 °C to -5 °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 svært lite snø i regionen nå og generelt stabile forhold. Enkelte steder i høyden, der det ligger fokksnø, kan det være mulig å løse ut små skred, særlig der fokksnøen ligger på et vedvarende svakt lag av kantkorn. Husk at selv små skred kan få store konsekvenser nå som det er mye oppstikkende stein i terrenget.
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