Avalanche bulletin - Eyjafjörður (experimental) 
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Sat Dec 13
Moderate danger -
Sun Dec 14
Moderate danger -
Mon Dec 15
Moderate danger
A persistent weak layer is still present high in the mountains, with wind slabs on south- and west-facing slopes. Steep slopes at upper elevations should be avoided where wind slabs rest on the active persistent weak layer.
Avalanche problems in the area
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HeightAbove 500 m.
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Probability
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Size
Wind slabs may be present on S and W aspects.
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HeightAbove 700 m.
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A control-triggered avalanche released on the persistent weak layer on December 11th high in Hlíðarfjall, indicating that the layer is still active.
Snow layers and snow cover
A persistent weak layer is still present high in the mountains. An avalanche released remotely during control work in Hlíðarfjall, indicating that the layer is still active. Wind slabs sit on top of the weak layer, and wind slabs are present on south- and west-facing slopes following easterly winds. Light snow showers in the coming days will add new snow onto these slabs high in the mountains.
Recent avalanches
A size 2 avalanche was released with explosives in Hlíðarfjall on Thursday night. It was remote triggered on a persistant weak layer and spread over a large area.
Weather forecast
Slow winds and some snow fall in the mountains over the weekend.
