Avalanche bulletin - Tröllaskagi

  • 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 is 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 on Tuesday and Wednesday after showers of snow/sleet.

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

Snow layers and snow cover

Thaw and warming started last week and snow has subsided and stiffened somewhat, but considerable snow remains high in the mountains and snow can still be layered. Warm temperatures continue during the day and solar radiation affects the top layers of the snow with chance of wet avalanches, especially in S facing aspects. Possibility of a little new snow in highest mountains where snow/sleet showers occurred. This snow will melt quicly in solarradiation and high temperature.

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 15:03 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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