Avalanche bulletin - Eyjafjörður (experimental)

  • Thu May 09

    Low danger
  • Fri May 10

    Low danger
  • Sat May 11

    Low danger

Snow has subsided widely in thaw, but less thaw occurred in high elevations where snow could be layered. Snow is affected by diurnal temperature fluctuations and solar radiation, especially in S facing aspects. Possibility of a little new snow in highest mountains.

The avalanche bulletin is at a regional scale. It does not necessarily represent avalanche danger in urban areas.

Snow layers and snow cover

Snow has become wet and subsided in thaw, but a lot of snow is still high in mountains and snow can still be layer there. Stability of snow could lessen with temperature fluctuation and solar radiation during the day, especially in E-W facing aspects that get more sun exposure throughout the day. Possibility of a little new snow in highest mountains where showers of snow occured in the beginning of the week.

Recent avalanches

No reports of recent avalanches.

Weather forecast

Calm weather for the next few days but some rain on Friday/Saturday. Diurnal fluctuations in temperature.

Forecast made: 08 May 15:19 GMT. Valid until: 10 May 19:00 GMT.

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About the bulletin

IMO issues an avalanche bulletin Monday, Wedenesday and Friday at 16:00 GMT for three selected areas.

Safe backcountry travel requires training and experience. You control your own risk by choosing where, when and how you travel.

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