Avalanche forecast

Vest-Finnmark

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Avalanche danger

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1 · Low
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Highlights

Generally, the snowpack is stable and consist of melt forms. Be aware that you may trigger loose snow avalanches in steep slopes if the snow is very wet.

If the sun comes out, it may release some snow from steep sun-facing mountainsides, typically below cornices and cliffs.

Be cautious in north-facing terrain at high altitudes where small wind slabs may be present.

Keep a safe distance from cornices and glide cracks.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 1,000 m

Avalanche Activity

Generally, the snowpack is stable and consist of melt forms. Be aware that you may trigger loose snow avalanches in steep slopes if the snow is very wet. If the sun comes out, it may release some snow from steep sun-facing mountainsides, typically below cornices and cliffs. Be cautious in north-facing terrain at high altitudes where small wind slabs may be present. Keep a safe distance from cornices and glide cracks.

Generelt smelteomvandlet og stabilt snødekke. Vær obs på at du kan løse ut løssnøskred i bratte heng om snøen er veldig våt. Hvis sola kommer fram vil solvendte brattheng være mest utsatt. Vær varsom i nordvendt terreng høyt til fjells der det kan finnes små tørre fokksnøflak.

Snowpack Structure

Lørdag ble det observert en del snøfokk fra topper og breer i Loppa. Varmere vær søndag fører sannsynligvis til rask stabilisering av denne fokksnøen. I høyden og særlig i nordvendt terreng er det fortsatt lagdelt snø og det kan ikke utelukkes at det finnes områder med svake lag dypt i snødekket som kan gi større skred ved evt skavlebrudd eller veldig varmt vær.

Tendency

Generally, the snowpack is stable and consist of melt forms. Be aware that you may trigger loose snow avalanches in steep slopes if the snow is very wet.

If the sun comes out, it may release some snow from steep sun-facing mountainsides, typically below cornices and cliffs.

Be cautious in north-facing terrain at high altitudes where small wind slabs may be present.

Keep a safe distance from cornices and glide cracks.

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

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