Avalanche bulletin - Northern Westfjords

  • Thu Nov 20

    Low danger
  • Fri Nov 21

    Low danger
  • Sat Nov 22

    Low danger

There is snow in the mountains but considered mostly stable. Small slabs can be present in gullies and high elevations, but trigger is unlikely.

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

Snow has accumulated in gullies and wind slabs can be present high in starting zones and just below ridges. The snow is though generally stiff and considered stable. Temporary warm weather with rain on Thursday could trigger small avalanches, after that the snow is expected to settle. Little snow is at lower elevations.

Recent avalanches

No recent avalanches.

Weather forecast

A low-pressure system with S-wind, rain and warm weather is forecast on Thursday. After that lighter wind, light precipitation and slowly cooling weather.

Forecast made: 19 Nov 16:29 GMT. Valid until: 22 Nov 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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