Avalanche bulletin - Eastfjords

  • Sat Apr 27

    Moderate danger
  • Sun Apr 28

    Moderate danger
  • Mon Apr 29

    Moderate danger

Update 27.4: Wind slabs may form in the mountains during snow showers until Saturday. Underlying snowpack is considered stable after thaw and diurnal temperature fluctuations this week. Some layering and weakness may still be present in upper elevations.

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

Avalanche problems in the area

Wind slabs may form in southerly aspects in N-winds on night to Saturday and Saturday.

Snow layers and snow cover

Wind slabs may form in southerly aspects during snow showers on night to Saturday, and over the weekend. There is a significant amount of snow in the mountains but a lot of snow melt in the low lands this week. The snow pack is considered stable after diurnal temperature fluctuations.

Recent avalanches

Large loose avalanches released on Friday in Hólmatindur. Avalanches released during thaw last weekend, natural and human triggered.

Weather forecast

N-NE snow showers night to Saturday and first part of Saturday. Little precipitation on Sunday and calm weather.

Forecast made: 27 Apr 08:04 GMT. Valid until: 29 Apr 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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