Jump to content
Norsk

IFMGA guides in the Lyngen area: Join the daily online guide-meetings: guidemeeting.no

We recomend that all skiers download the free Varsom app on App Store or Google Play.

Read more about how to read and share observations on Varsom app and Regobs system | Varsom.no.

Ski touring in Norway - important information | Varsom.no

Avalanche warning for region Svartisen Wednesday 06.03.2024

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Wind slabs can be easily triggered in a few places at high altitude, especially in north-west facing aspects. In lower areas, slopes affected by the sun are exposed to smaller wet avalanches that release by themselves.

Avalanche problems

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

Wind drifted snow (slab avalanches)

You can easily trigger avalanches 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)

Buried weak layer of new snow
Print this page

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)

Tuesday 5. March 2024

Snøen er preget av mildvær og vind den siste tiden. Under 500 moh er snødekket smelteomvandlet. Her består snøoverflaten av skare som tidvis bryter når du går på ski.

Sør for Saltfjellet viser en observasjon at det i østvendt terreng, over 500- 600 moh, er 5-10 cm løs snø i overflaten. Snøoverflaten lenger nord, som i Beiarn, består av noe myke fokksnøflak, men mest hard fokksnø og skare. De største skavlene peker mot NV.

Lørdag i Rana og mandag i Beiarn er det observert et tynt kantkornlag nær overflaten som er under oppbyggende omvandling. Laget er føyket ned i nordvestvendte leheng over 600 moh i Beiarn.

Mountain weather

Tuesday 5. March 2024

No precipitation. Strong breeze from southeast, changing to breeze from the south during the afternoon. -12 °C to 0 °C at 1100 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Wednesday 6. March 2024

No precipitation. Calm/light breeze from southeast. -13 °C to -2 °C at 1100 m a.s.l. Clear skies.

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

Nylig dannet fokksnø i nordvestvendte heng er lett å løse ut enkelte steder. Det gjelder særlig hvor fokksnøen har føyket ned et lag med kantkorn som dannet seg på snøoverflaten. Milde temperaturer vil dog virke stabiliserende.
Solen vil fukte og mykne snøoverflaten, særlig i sørvendt, bratt terreng. Vær oppmerksom på at også mindre skred kan ha alvorlige konsekvenser over og rundt terrengfeller.
Avalanche danger scale Important information for ski touring
EAWS logo
NVE is a member of EAWS