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Avalanche warning for region Lofoten og Vesterålen Sunday 21.05.2023

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
It’s mainly stable snow, but it is possible to trigger small avlanches where the snow is very wet due to heavy rain. Keep a safe distance to cornices and glide cracks.

Avalanche problems

Wet snow (loose snow avalanches)

Avalanches may release spontaneously 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)

Loose snow

Glide avalanches

Avalanches may release spontaneously 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)

Wet snow/melting 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)

Saturday 20. May 2023

Snøgrensen varierer mye innad i regionen. På kysten ut mot storhavet er fjellene i stor grad snøfrie, mens det øst på Hinnøya og i Vågan fortsatt er skiføre nærmere veien. Høyt til fjells kom det noe nysnø 17. mai.

Det gamle snødekket er smelteomdannet. Natt til lørdag var det plussgrader om natten helt til fjelltopphøyde. Da var det 5 grader ved Ånstadblåheia (500 moh) ved Sortland.

Mountain weather

Saturday 20. May 2023

12 mm precipitation, up to 25 mm in the most exposed areas. Precipitation as rain. Moderate gale from southwest. 2 °C to 7 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Cloudy.

Sunday 21. May 2023

10 mm precipitation, up to 20 mm in the most exposed areas. Precipitation as rain. Strong breeze from southwest, changing to fresh breeze from the southwest during the afternoon. 3 °C to 9 °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 generelt stabile forhold. Enkelte steder kan det komme mye regn lørdag og søndag. Enkelte våte skred i bratte fjellsider kan derfor forekomme der hvor snødekket er vått og mykt.

Sannsynligheten for sørpeskred, glideskred og skavelbrudd øker også noe med stigende temperaturer og mye regn, men det er vanskelig å forutsi når dette skjer. Unngå langvarig opphold under sigesprekker og i bekkeløp, og hold god avstand til skavler.
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