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Avalanche warning for region Finnmarkskysten Tuesday 02.01.2024

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Generally safe avalanche conditions. There is a persistent weak layer at the ground that can be triggered where the snowpack is thin.

Avalanche problems

Persistent weak layer (slab avalanches)

You can trigger avalanches on a few steep slopes. Avalanches are relatively harmless to people, but can knock you off balance. Can be dangerous close to terrain traps. (size 1)

Buried weak layer of faceted snow near the ground
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Below you can see a description of the current snow cover information and current weather forecast in the mountains. If your observations deviate greatly from what is described here, the warning will not necessarily apply either. Always make your own judgments or stay away from avalanche terrain.

Snow cover (in Norwegian)

Monday 1. January 2024

Snødekket er for ein stor del hardt og avblåst. Det er lite snø i regionen, og mange stader ikkje nok til større samanhengande flak. Det er mest snø i nordvendte heng. Det er litt tørr laussnø og ferskare fokksnø etter snøfall siste veka.

Det er vedvarande svake lag av kantkorn i snødekket, hovudsakleg ved bakken. Truleg mest i indre strôk. Det er ikkje meldt om fareteikn frå dette laget siste tida. Det er no vêrforhold som vil utvikle kantkornet i snødekket.

Mountain weather

Monday 1. January 2024

No precipitation. Fresh breeze from southwest. -23 °C to -13 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Tuesday 2. January 2024

Little to no precipitation. Breeze from southwest. -25 °C to -12 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Advice

The bulletin is a planning tool and may differ from the actual situation. Always make your own evaluation. To be 100 % avalanche safe, avoid all avalanche terrain.

Avalanche risk assessment

Det er lite snø og få stader med større samanhengande flak. Mest hard og vindpåvirka snø. Svakt lag ved bakken kan bli påvirka i nokre få heng ved stor tillegslast, men vil truleg være vanskeleg å løyse ut.
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