Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches have been reported in this region.

If you do go into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.

Overnight, 5-10 cm of snow is expected to fall on a thick, hard melt-freeze crust that is present up to mountain tops in most areas, but most of that is expected to get rained on through the day. Dry snow may be found on the highest peaks.

Below treeline, most areas are below the threshold for forming avalanches.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. Up to 5 cm of snow above 500 m in the north- and mid-Island. Light to moderate west or northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -1 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy. Light rain, up to 8 cm of snow above 1500 m. Moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around 1 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy. 10 cm of snow expected above 750 m. Up to 20 cm on the west island. Strong southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high around 1 °C.

Monday

Mostly sunny. No new snow expected. Strong northwest ridgetop wind easing off through the day. Treeline high around 1 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
• Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.