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Forecast issued by NVE and MET for Balsfjord Sunday 2024-04-28

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

Flood

Green level (NVE)

Landslide

Green level (NVE)

Avalanche

A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural releases are all indicators of a weakening snowpack due to direct sun exposure. Adjust your travel plans accordingly and remember also small sluff can be dangerous over terrain traps. Avoid crossing underneath cornices and stepping out onto them on tops and ridges. (NVE)

Nord-Troms

A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural releases are all indicators of a weakening snowpack due to direct sun exposure. Adjust your travel plans accordingly and remember also small sluff can be dangerous over terrain traps. Avoid crossing underneath cornices and stepping out onto them on tops and ridges. (NVE)

Lyngen

A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural releases are all indicators of a weakening snowpack due to direct sun exposure. Adjust your travel plans accordingly and remember also small sluff can be dangerous over terrain traps. Avoid crossing underneath cornices and stepping out onto them on tops and ridges. (NVE)

Tromsø

A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural releases are all indicators of a weakening snowpack due to direct sun exposure. Adjust your travel plans accordingly and remember also small sluff can be dangerous over terrain traps. Be aware of danger signs from persistent facets in highlying northerly aspects. (NVE)

Indre Troms

Small wet avalanches are expected in steep sun exposed terrain. In the alpine there may be smaller areas with wind deposited snow resting 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)

Sør-Troms