Avalanche bulletin - Southwest corner 
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Tue Jan 14
Low danger -
Wed Jan 15
Low danger -
Thu Jan 16
Low danger
Snow has subsided and melted due to thawing and rain. The snowpack is expected to be rather stable after the thaw and rain.
Snow layers and snow cover
Snow has subsided and melted due to thawing and rain. The snowpack is expected to be rather stable after the thaw and rain the last days. Prior to the thaw, snowfall in variable directions formed small wind slabs in isolated spots in the mountains and gullies, while most areas had hard-packed, old, stable snow. A few small slabs released, and weak layers observed in snow pits indicated instability.
Recent avalanches
A hiker triggered a small avalanche in Esjan on the 8th of Jan in a W-facing slope at around 400 m a.s.l. A small avalanche released in Reykjafell in Mosfellsbær on Jan 6th. Avalanches released on the evening of Jan 5th, over Grafningsvegur by Þingvallavatn, in Svínahlíð.
Weather forecast
South wind 5-10m/s and some rain. South wind 8-15m/s on Tuesday with rain or drizzle, considerable for a time late noon. South wind and rain or drizzle on Wednesday.
