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Avalanche warning for region Lofoten og Vesterålen Saturday 13.04.2024

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Generally stable conditions. Mild temperatures and rain may lead to some small wet avalanche activity at higher elevations when snow becomes saturated.

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)

Friday 12. April 2024

Snødekket er preget av mildvær og regn de siste dagene. I lavlandet er det nå svært lite snø. Det er generelt smelteomvandlet snødekke uten lagdeling av betydning, bortsett fra de høyeste toppene.
Generelt er snødekket tykkere desto lengre øst i regionen man kommer.

Mountain weather

Friday 12. April 2024

8 mm precipitation, up to 15 mm in the most exposed areas. Rain up to 800 m a.s.l during the afternoon. Fresh breeze from south. -3 °C to 4 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Cloudy.

Saturday 13. April 2024

7 mm precipitation, up to 18 mm in the most exposed areas. Precipitation as rain. Fresh breeze from south, changing to strong breeze from the south during the afternoon. 0 °C to 5 °C at 700 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

Mildvær og nedbør fortsette i dag. Høyt til fjells hvor nedbøren fra de siste dagene er kommet som snø vil det i dag kunne gå små våte løssnøskred når snøen blir fuktet av regnvær.
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