Avalanche bulletin - Tröllaskagi

  • Tue May 06

    Low danger
  • Wed May 07

    Low danger
  • Thu May 08

    Low danger

The snow pack is generally considered stable although wet avalanches may release during warming on solar aspects and rain.

The avalanche bulletin is at a regional scale. It does not necessarily represent avalanche danger in urban areas.

Snow layers and snow cover

Some new snow likley in high in mountains, the new snow can be unstable for a time and when the sun shines on it on Saturday. Older snow is considered rather stable but some layering could still persist in high mountains where temperatures were colder. Some wet avalanche activity can be expected and cornice collapse.

Recent avalanches

Small skier triggered avalanche in S/SE aspect in 800m elevation by Siglufjörður on 27.04. Several small, wet loose avalanches have been observed across the region this week along with cornice collapse.

Weather forecast

Southerly directions, mild weather and rain showers can be expected in the next days.

Forecast made: 05 May 10:54 GMT. Valid until: 08 May 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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