Avalanche bulletin - Northern Westfjords

  • Wed Mar 26

    Moderate danger
  • Thu Mar 27

    Moderate danger
  • Fri Mar 28

    Moderate danger

Strong NE wind and snow the next days. The formation of unstable wind slabs can be expected on south to west-facing aspects.

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 is forecasted in strong NE wind on Wednesday and Thursday. Wind slabs are likely to form and may be unstable. A small amount of snow fell in the mountains on Monday in easterly winds. The older snowpack is generally considered stable.

Recent avalanches

Wet slab in Naustahvilft 19th of March.

Weather forecast

Northeast 10-23m/s and snow on Wednesday and Thursday. Temp around freezing. Decreasing wind and precipitation late Thursday.

Forecast made: 25 Mar 13:53 GMT. Valid until: 26 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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