Avalanche forecast

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Avalanche danger

All elevations
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

High temperatures and precipitation in the form of rain will increase the likelihood of wet slab and loose snow avalanches releasing naturally. High in the mountains, there are still layered structures within the snowpack, especially on north-facing slopes. During heavy rain and snowmelt, water can penetrate into the snowpack and weaken these layers, which may lead to some larger avalanches when the water infiltrates deeply.

Glide avalanches may also occur where water collects over smooth surfaces such as exposed rock slabs. In addition, cornices may weaken and break off.

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow

    • Above 1,000 m

Avalanche Activity

High temperatures and precipitation in the form of rain will increase the likelihood of wet slab and loose snow avalanches releasing naturally. High in the mountains, there are still layered structures within the snowpack, especially on north-facing slopes. During heavy rain and snowmelt, water can penetrate into the snowpack and weaken these layers, which may lead to some larger avalanches when the water infiltrates deeply. Glide avalanches may also occur where water collects over smooth surfaces such as exposed rock slabs. In addition, cornices may weaken and break off.

Regn vil øke sannsynligheten for både våte løssnøskred og også at våte flakskred løsner av seg selv. Høyt til fjells finnes det fortsatt lagdeling i snødekket, spesielt i nordvendte sider. Ved kraftig regn og snøsmelting kan vann trenge ned i snødekket og svekke disse lagene, noe som kan føre til enkelte større skred når vannet trenger ned i snødekket. Glideskred kan også forekomme der vann samler seg over glatte underlag som svaberg. I tillegg kan skavler svekkes og knekke.

Snowpack Structure

Snøoverflaten har et tydelig vårlig preg, og det har vært kraftig smelting den siste tiden. Sammenhengende snø finnes fra omtrent 400-600 moh. og oppover, avhengig av hvor i regionen du befinner deg. Det er mest snø i nordvendt terreng og i indre strøk. Snødekket er i hovedsak smelteomvandlet. Likevel kan det fortsatt finnes noe lagdeling igjen i skyggesider og på de høyeste toppene.

Tendency

Increasing avalanche danger due to persistent rain. Wet avalanches, both loose snow avalanches and slab avalanches, are expected to release naturally. The most exposed areas are expected to be inland areas towards the Swedish border.

Bulletin data: Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), varsom.no (NLOD)

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