Avalanche bulletin - Eastfjords

  • Tue May 06

    Low danger
  • Wed May 07

    Low danger
  • Thu May 08

    Low danger

Snow seems generally stable, with some layers still present. Wet avalanches may release locally on steep slopes in sunshine.

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

Snow layers and snow cover

There is still some layering in the snowpack and old wind slabs in the mountains. However, snow remains mostly well bonded and relatively stable. Wet avalanches may release on steep slopes at high elevations, in sunshine and warm weather.

Recent avalanches

A wide thin slab avalanches fell at high elevation on a south-facing slope in Seyðisfjörður during warm and sunny weather on Friday, 2 May.

Weather forecast

Dry with light winds and warm temperatures.

Forecast made: 05 May 14:57 GMT. Valid until: 08 May 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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