Avalanche bulletin - Northern Westfjords

  • Thu May 09

    Low danger
  • Fri May 10

    Low danger
  • Sat May 11

    Low danger

The snowpack is considered generally stable but small slabs could be present.

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

Avalanche problems in the area

Snow layers and snow cover

A thin cover of snow arrived in recent days and small slabs could have formed at very high elevations. The older snowpack is considered stable after freeze-thaw cycles.

Recent avalanches

Small sluffs ocurred last weekend.

Weather forecast

SW-erly winds and occasional shower of snow. Becoming NE/E wind on Friday with rain at times. Rising temperature in the weekend with rain

Forecast made: 08 May 12:00 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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