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Avalanche warning for region Ofoten Thursday 21.03.2024

Danger level 2 - Moderate avalanche danger

Published:
The snow pack is gaining strength after a few days of warm weather. There is still some uncertainty regarding persistent weak layers at tree line. Safe travel conditions on many slopes.

Avalanche problems

Persistent weak layer (slab avalanches)

You can trigger avalanches on some steep slopes. Avalanches can get large enough to bury or even kill you (size 2).

Buried weak layer of faceted snow near surface

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)

Wednesday 20. March 2024

Mildvær mandag har fuktet snøoverflaten opp til cirka 500 moh.
Ovenfor mildværsgrensen har kraftig vind fra sørvest omfordelt snøen. Utsatte områder er avblåst og leformasjoner har fokksnø av ulik hardhet. I skjermede formasjoner kan det finnes litt mykere snø.

De tidligere observerte svake lag er i ferd med å stabilisere seg, men er fortsatt tilstede i snødekket - særlig i skoggrensen.

Mountain weather

Wednesday 20. March 2024

4-8 mm precipitation. Rain up to 600 m a.s.l during renoon. Fresh breeze from southwest. -7 °C to 0 °C at 1100 m a.s.l. Cloudy.

Thursday 21. March 2024

2-5 mm precipitation. Rain up to 400 m a.s.l during the afternoon. Fresh breeze from southwest. -6 °C to -1 °C at 1100 m a.s.l. 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

Snødekket er i ferd med å stabilisere seg etter mildværet. Fokksnøen har stabilisert seg godt og regnes ikke som et problem lengre.

Det er fortsatt noe usikkerhet rundt svake lag i skoggrensen, men også her ser det ut til at laget stabiliserer seg.

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