Avalanche bulletin - Eastfjords
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Sat Apr 27
Moderate danger -
Sun Apr 28
Moderate danger -
Mon Apr 29
Moderate danger
Update 27.4: Wind slabs may form in the mountains during snow showers until Saturday. Underlying snowpack is considered stable after thaw and diurnal temperature fluctuations this week. Some layering and weakness may still be present in upper elevations.
Avalanche problems in the area
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HeightAbove 400 m.
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Wind slabs may form in southerly aspects in N-winds on night to Saturday and Saturday.
Snow layers and snow cover
Wind slabs may form in southerly aspects during snow showers on night to Saturday, and over the weekend. There is a significant amount of snow in the mountains but a lot of snow melt in the low lands this week. The snow pack is considered stable after diurnal temperature fluctuations.
Recent avalanches
Large loose avalanches released on Friday in Hólmatindur. Avalanches released during thaw last weekend, natural and human triggered.
Weather forecast
N-NE snow showers night to Saturday and first part of Saturday. Little precipitation on Sunday and calm weather.