Avalanche bulletin - Eyjafjörður (experimental) 

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Thu Mar 13
Moderate danger -
Fri Mar 14
Moderate danger -
Sat Mar 15
Low danger
Warm and sunny weather but blowing snow in S wind on Monday. Small sluffs have released in S-E facing aspects due to the sun. Softer snow in places in gullies. Sluffs possible in steep terrain.
Avalanche problems in the area
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Type
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HeightAbove 600 m.
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Aspect
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Probability
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Size
Persistant slab in high elevations.
Snow layers and snow cover
Some softer snow or persistant wind slabs on top of firn in high elevations after SW wind on Monday. Sunny and warm weather in the last days and small wet avalanche activity in the area. Cornice collapse or small sluffs could release where the sun gets to shine and or because of warming weather. Increased stability on Thursday in colder temperatures.
Recent avalanches
Two avalanches released in Hörgárdalur on March 4th and in Hlíðarfjall on the 10th.
Weather forecast
Short-lived north wind and light snow showers. Southerly and variable winds and becoming warmer again during the weekend.