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Debris avalanches, debris flows and slush slides warning yellow level for Nordland

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Yellow level

Published: Valid: from 31.01.2024 07:00 to 01.02.2024 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Tuesday morning 30. Jan. 2024
  • Danger decrease: Wednesday evening 31. Jan. 2024
  • Height: 0 - 800 moh

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Consequence

Landslides may be expected. Exposed railways and roads may be closed. Debris flows and slushflows may reach the valley bottom even if they are triggered high in the terrain.

Advice

Keep yourself updated about the development of the weather, the landslide and flood situation, and follow the weather radar. Keep away from steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge. Keep water paths and culverts free of snow, ice, gravel, waste, twigs and leaves. Clogged waterways with dammed water may cause landslides.

Description

The risk of slushflows, debris flows and landslides increases gradually tuesday morning as a result of melting and high levels of precipitation as rain. Risk of slushflows is especially high in areas with less than 1 meter 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. Steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge, are particularly exposed.