Avalanche bulletin

Avalanche conditions

Uncertainty phase is has been proclaimed in the northern Westfjords. Increasing risk of avalanches in the Westfjords and N-Iceland on Sunday and Monday due to strong NE-wind with considerable snowfall, drifting snow and accumulation of snow. Urban areas are not in danger for now but roads are predicted to close. 
Written by a specialist at 18 Mar 11:35 GMT

Avalanche bulletins for selected areas

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

Weather forecast in terms of avalanche danger

Uncertainty phase has been set in the northern Westfjords. NE-storm over the country with the strongest wind in the Westfjords and then north part. Increasing wind and precipitation the night to Monday, especially in the western and northern parts. Yellow and orange weather warnings are in effect today and take effect tomorrow due to NE-storm in the western part of the country. Continued NE storm on Tuesday in Westfjords.
Written by a specialist at 17 Mar 17:52 GMT


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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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