Avalanche bulletin

Avalanche conditions

Quite a few slab avalanches have been reported in the north and the Eastfjords last several days. Snowmobiles have triggered avalanches in N- and E-Iceland. Windslabs are widely on many aspects, but little snow is in the south part of the country. Mayny avalanches and cold temperatures is a indication that a persistant weaklayer can exist in the snow.
Written by a specialist at 17 Mar 15:31 GMT

Avalanche bulletins for selected areas

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

Southwest corner

  • Mon Mar 20

    Low danger
  • Tue Mar 21

    Low danger
  • Wed Mar 22

    Low danger
Forecast made: 20 Mar 08:00 GMT. Valid until: 20 Mar 19:00 GMT.

Northern Westfjords

  • Mon Mar 20

    Low danger
  • Tue Mar 21

    Low danger
  • Wed Mar 22

    Low danger
Forecast made: 20 Mar 08:00 GMT. Valid until: 20 Mar 19:00 GMT.

Weather forecast in terms of avalanche danger

Variable winds and snowfall in the eastern part. Winds turning to north and some snowshowers along the coast in the north and in the Eastfjords.
Written by a specialist at 17 Mar 15:33 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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