Avalanche bulletin - Eyjafjörður (experimental)

  • 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.

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

Avalanche problems in the area

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.

Forecast made: 12 Mar 14:33 GMT. Valid until: 13 Mar 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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