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Forecast issued by NVE and MET for Balsfjord Friday 2024-04-26

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

Fresh wind slabs above near-surface facets are still sensitive to trigger. Many observations of danger signs, natural and skier-triggered avalanches show that the persistent weak layer must be treated with caution. For good and safe skiing, timing with respect to the sun is important. (NVE)

Fresh wind slabs above near-surface facets are still sensitive to trigger. Many observations of danger signs, natural and skier-triggered avalanches show that the persistent weak layer must be treated with caution. For good and safe skiing, timing with respect to the sun is important. (NVE)

Several persistent weak layers require your full attention and defensive route choice. Be especially aware of fresh wind deposits overlying near-surface facets. Deeper lying instabilities are more stubborn but have larger spatial distribution and the poential to produce large avalanches. Take danger signs seriously. (NVE)

Isoleted wind slabs rest on a layer of near-surface facets. These are mostly present in northerly aspects. Expect only small avalanches to release. In steep, sun-exposed aspects, small wet loose avalanches can be triggered. Be careful abvoe terrain traps. Timing is important right now to get the best and safest skiing. (NVE)

Small wet avalanches are expected in steep sun exposed terrain. In the alpine there may be smaller areas with wind deposited snowresting on a layer of faceted snow. Keep a safe distance to glide cracks. Be aware of the risk of slipping where the snow surface is hard and icy. (NVE)