Avalanche warning for region Svalbard øst Monday 05.04.2021
Danger level 3 - Considerable avalanche danger
Published:
Natural avalanches
Strong winds are forecasted, but the general avalanche danger is decreasing. Large avalanches are possible. Avoid all avalanche terrain and run-out zones.
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.
Mountain weather
Sunday 4. April 2021
15 mm precipitation, up to 30 mm in the most exposed areas. Moderate gale from northeast. -18 °C to -13 °C at 1100 m a.s.l. Cloudy.
Monday 5. April 2021
5 mm precipitation, up to 10 mm in the most exposed areas. Moderate gale from northeast. -21 °C to -16 °C at 1100 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
Skredfaren vurderes som 3-betydelig.
Det vil trolig bli stor pålagring på et allerede ustabilt snødekke. Store naturlige skred ventes, kanskje svært store skred i enkelte heng.
Skavler kan knekke og løse skred i underliggende heng.
We provide daily avalanche forecast in the period between 1st of December until 31st of May. Please remember that the forecast is intended as an aid and not the absolute truth.