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Avalanche warning for region Tromsø Tuesday 14.05.2024

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
The more the snow feels like slush on the surface, the more likely it is that avalanches can be triggered. Be particularly aware of this above tree line. Be also aware that cornices are weakened by rising temperatures and rain. Stay away from slopes underneath cornices and do not step out onto them on ridges.
  • The danger is greatest from Tuesday afternoon

Avalanche problems

Wet snow (loose snow 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)

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)

Monday 13. May 2024

I helgen har mildvær og regn nådd fjelltoppene. Snødekket er stort sett smelteomvandlet og uten nevneverdig lagdeling. Bare i skyggesider på de høyeste toppene finnes det fortsatt lagdelt snø. I lavere strøk og ute på kysten smelter snøen og snøgrensen trekker seg raskt oppover.

Mountain weather

Monday 13. May 2024

6-7 mm precipitation. Precipitation as rain. Breeze from southwest, changing to fresh breeze from the southwest during the evening. 1 °C to 7 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Cloudy.

Tuesday 14. May 2024

9-12 mm precipitation. Precipitation as rain. Fresh breeze from southwest, changing to strong breeze from the southwest during the evening. 3 °C to 10 °C at 700 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

Temperaturen stiger utover dagen og det kommer regn på ettermiddagen. Snødekket antas å tåle det, men noen mindre våte skred kan løses ut. Enkelte skred som løsner av seg selv kan ikke utelukkes. Jo mer snøen føles som sløsj i snøoverflaten, desto mer sannsynlig er det at man kan løse ut skred. Vær obs på det særlig over skoggrensen.

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