Avalanche bulletin - Northern Westfjords 
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Thu Apr 22
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Fri Apr 23
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Sat Apr 24
Moderate danger
New snow was added in the beginning of the week in SW wind and some snow drift occurred in mountains in easterly aspects. Rain is forecasted in the next few days, but snow in the highest mountains and wet avalanches are possible.
Avalanche problems in the area
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Wind slabs have formed in easterly aspects.
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Small wet avalanches may fall during the next few days in warming weather and rain.
Snow layers and snow cover
The old snow is considered rather stable. Slabs have formed in southwesterly winds and reach up to 50 cm deep in places. Some new snow can be expected in the highest mountains on Thursday in east wind, but later it should rain in all elevations. Snow is expected to become moist.
Recent avalanches
No reports of new avalanches.
Weather forecast
Easterly wind and rain on Thursday but snow in the highest mountains. Turns to SE and S winds on Friday and Saturday with intermittent rain and mild weather.
