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Avalanche warning for region Salten Monday 29.04.2024

Danger level 2 - Moderate avalanche danger

Published:
In the alpine there may be some areas with unstable wind deposited snow. The slabs may rest on facets near the surface. Under the tree line som wet loose snow avalanches may release naturally.

Avalanche problems

Persistent weak layer (slab avalanches)

You can very easily trigger avalanches on some steep slopes. Avalanches are relatively harmless to people, but can knock you off balance. Can be dangerous close to terrain traps. (size 1) Remote triggering is possible.

Buried weak layer of faceted snow near surface

Wet snow (loose snow avalanches)

Avalanches may release spontaneously on a few steep slopes. Avalanches are relatively harmless to people, but can knock you off balance. Can be dangerous close to terrain traps. (size 1)

Loose snow
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Below you can see a description of the current snow cover information and current weather forecast in the mountains. If your observations deviate greatly from what is described here, the warning will not necessarily apply either. Always make your own judgments or stay away from avalanche terrain.

Snow cover (in Norwegian)

Sunday 28. April 2024

I sørvendt terreng har snøoverflaten over flere dager blitt varmet opp av sola og fryst til om natta. I lavlandet under ca 500 - 600 meter over havet er snødekket smelteomvandlet og uten lagdeling av betydning.

I nord og østvendt terreng over 600 moh er det fortsatt vinterlige forhold med tørr snø. Enkelte steder ligger det fokksnø over vedvarende svakt lag. Skred kan være lette å løse ut, men tynt overliggende flak gjør at skredene blir små.

Fredag ble det observert ferske glidesprekker i nærheten av Fauske.

Mountain weather

Sunday 28. April 2024

No precipitation. Fresh breeze from southeast. -8 °C to 1 °C at 1100 m a.s.l. Clear skies.

Monday 29. April 2024

2-6 mm precipitation. Rain up to 600 m a.s.l during the afternoon. Moderate gale from southeast. -6 °C to 2 °C at 1100 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Advice

The bulletin is a planning tool and may differ from the actual situation. Always make your own evaluation. To be 100 % avalanche safe, avoid all avalanche terrain.

Avalanche risk assessment

Kraftig vind opp til kuling styrke gir transport av snø inn i terreng mot nordvest. Snøen kan legge seg på kantkorn nært overflaten, noe som gir ekstra ustabile flak. Vær forsiktig på steder med nylig vindtransportert snø.

I lavlandet kan regn gi enkelte små løssnøskred under mildværsgrensen på 600 moh.
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