Avalanche bulletin - Northern Westfjords 
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Tue Feb 07
Considerable danger -
Wed Feb 08
Considerable danger -
Thu Feb 09
Moderate danger
Snow got wet in warm weather and rain on Sunday. Before, unstable wind slabs were in many aspects, but they are expected to gain strength when temperatures drop again on Sunday.
Avalanche problems in the area
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Snow layers and snow cover
Snow should stiffen and gain strength after thaw on Sunday followed by frost. New wind slabs are expected to form in N-E aspects the next days. Considerable amount of snow is expected to add the next few days in strong SW winds, and then new wind slabs are expected to form, especially in N-E aspects. The avalanche danger is expected to increase as more snow accumulates.
Recent avalanches
Three avalanches released in Kirkjubolshlid in Skutulsfjörður and one in Miðhryggsgil in Önundarfjörður in thaw on Sunday. Many avalanches released in the area in E snowfall and snow drift on Thursday.
Weather forecast
Considerable snowfall or snow showers in strong SW winds the next days.
