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
Southwest corner
-
Tue Mar 19
Moderate danger -
Wed Mar 20
Moderate danger -
Thu Mar 21
Moderate danger
Northern Westfjords
-
Tue Mar 19
Considerable danger -
Wed Mar 20
Considerable danger -
Thu Mar 21
Considerable danger
Tröllaskagi
-
Tue Mar 19
Considerable danger -
Wed Mar 20
Considerable danger -
Thu Mar 21
Considerable danger
Eyjafjörður (experimental)
-
Tue Mar 19
Considerable danger -
Wed Mar 20
Considerable danger -
Thu Mar 21
Considerable danger
Eastfjords
-
Tue Mar 19
Moderate danger -
Wed Mar 20
Moderate danger -
Thu Mar 21
Moderate danger
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