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Avalanche warning for region Lofoten og Vesterålen Wednesday 16.05.2018

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Generally stabile conditions. Be aware close to terraintraps.

Avalanche problems

Wet snow (loose snow avalanches)

You can trigger avalanches on a few steep slopes. Avalanches can get large enough to bury or even kill you (size 2).

Loose snow
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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)

Tuesday 15. May 2018

Snart sommer. Det er bart opp til 500 moh overalt, og flekkvis bart i høyden. Man må lete i skjermede formasjoner for å finne skiføre.

Mountain weather

Tuesday 15. May 2018

No precipitation. Breeze from southwest, changing to breeze from the northeast during the evening. 3 °C to 12 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Wednesday 16. May 2018

3 mm precipitation, up to 8 mm in the most exposed areas. Breeze from south, changing to strong breeze from the southwest during the afternoon. 2 °C to 13 °C at 700 m a.s.l. 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 nå få steder hvor det kan gå skred. Regnet som er meldt onsdag er ikke ventet å påvirke snøskredfaren. Sørpeskred og jordskred kan forekomme, se http://www.varsom.no/flom-og-jordskredvarsling/ for mer informasjon om dette.
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