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Avalanche warning for region Lofoten og Vesterålen Thursday 27.05.2021

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
The snowpack is generally stabilized. In steep terrain wet avalanches can be triggered by skiers.

Avalanche problems

Wet snow (loose snow avalanches)

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

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)

Wednesday 26. May 2021

Generelt vil det være skare i nordvendte heng og fuktig løsere snø i solvendte heng, spesielt utover dagen. Snøgrensen kryper stadig oppover, men det er store variasjoner i høyde for snøgrensen i regionen. Den er lavest i nordvendte sider, og indre deler av regionen.

Mountain weather

Wednesday 26. May 2021

No precipitation. Strong breeze from northeast. 0 °C to 9 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Clear skies.

Thursday 27. May 2021

No precipitation. Breeze from north, changing to fresh breeze from the northwest during the afternoon. 0 °C to 6 °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 generelt stabile forhold. I bratte heng kan det være lett å løse ut våte løssnøskred. Denne skredfaren øker utover dagen i forbindelse med stigende temperatur og solinnstråling.
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