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Forecast issued by NVE and MET for Balsfjord Saturday 2023-01-14

Highest danger level per day

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The highest danger level per day is currently only governed by flood and landslide warnings

Flood

Green level (NVE)

Landslide

Green level (NVE)

Avalanche

Avoid avalanche terrain as we expect natural avalanche activity due to rising wind and large amounts of new snow. Persistent weak layers of faceted crystals can be triggered where the overlying wind slabs are thin or soft. These avalanches will have high consequences. Remote triggering is possible. (NVE)

Generally unstable conditions. Avoid avalanche terrain. Wind slabs will be easy to trigger and can result in medium size avalanches. Persistent weak layers can be triggered where the overlying wind slabs are thin or soft. These avalanches will have high consequences. Remote triggering is possible. (NVE)

Avoid areas with fresh wind deposited snow. A skier or snow mobile may trigger fatal avalanches. Persistent weak layers of faceted snow can be triggered in areas where the overlying wind slabs are thin or soft. (NVE)

Stay away from areas with soft slabs in sheltered areas or at tree line. A persistent weak layer of facets can be triggered in these areas and produce large, dangerous avalanches. Pay close attention to whumpf-sounds and shooting cracks. Remote triggering is possible in areas with hard wind slabs. (NVE)

Persistent weak layers are present in the snowpack and can be triggered where the wind slabs are thin or soft. Large avalanches can be triggered remotely in areas where wind slabs are hard. Pay close attention to whumpf-sounds and shooting cracks. Defensive route choice is recommended. (NVE)

Blowing snow

, green level (MET)

Parts of coastal areas in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark

Published: 14.01.2023 10:33
Valid: from 14.01.2023 10:33 to 14.01.2023 11:33