Avalanche bulletin

Avalanche conditions

Uncertainty phase due to avalanche danger in the Eastfjords. Heavy snowfall and drifting snow in east Iceland on Sunday and Monday during strong NE winds. High avalanche danger is expected as the weather is passing, and wind slabs will likely form in gullies and on SW facing slopes. Decreasing precipitation and wind on Tuesday.
Written by a specialist at 19 Jan 12:03 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 Jan 20

    Low danger
  • Tue Jan 21

    Low danger
  • Wed Jan 22

    Low danger
Forecast made: 19 Jan 09:38 GMT. Valid until: 20 Jan 19:00 GMT.

Eastfjords

  • Mon Jan 20

    High danger
  • Tue Jan 21

    High danger
  • Wed Jan 22

    Considerable danger
Forecast made: 19 Jan 15:30 GMT. Valid until: 20 Jan 19:00 GMT.

Weather forecast in terms of avalanche danger

Heavy snowfall and drifting snow in E-Iceland during strong NE winds on Sunday and Monday. Decreasing wind and snowfall on Tuesday. Snowfall in N-Iceland as well in the next few days.
Written by a specialist at 18 Jan 16:34 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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