Avalanche bulletin - Eyjafjörður (experimental)

  • Sat Jan 25

    Moderate danger
  • Sun Jan 26

    Moderate danger
  • Mon Jan 27

    Moderate danger

Considerable new snow that has settleed and strengthened partially. Some new snow forecasted in calm wind.

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

Avalanche problems in the area

New snow forecasted in rather calm wind during the weekend.

Snow layers and snow cover

Considerable new snow that has settleed and strengthened partially. A snowpit from Hlíðarfjall (21.01) showed no fracture with ECTP and a stable temperature gradient in to the firn below. Some new snow forecasted in calm wind.

Recent avalanches

No reports of recent avalanches.

Weather forecast

Rather calm northerly wind and snowfall the next days.

Forecast made: 24 Jan 14:55 GMT. Valid until: 25 Jan 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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