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Slushflow warning yellow level for parts of Nordland and Troms

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Yellow level

Published: Valid: from 01.03.2023 07:00 to 02.03.2023 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Wednesday early morning 1. Mar. 2023
  • Danger decrease: Wednesday evening 1. Mar. 2023
  • Height: 0 - 600 moh

Consequence

Landslides may be expected. Exposed railways and roads may be closed.

Advice

Keep water paths and culverts free of snow, ice, gravel, waste, twigs and leaves. Clogged waterways with dammed water may cause landslides.

Description

Risk of slushflows is especially high in areas with less than 35-40 cm deep snow. The snow may in some places be fully water-saturated. Slushflows are triggered even in relatively gentle slopes, where water accumulates. Slushflows follow terrain depressions and may develop into debris flows. Heavy snowmelt is expected.