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Avalanche warning for region Finnmarkskysten Sunday 16.05.2021

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Favourable conditions. Solar radiation can weaken steep sun-facing sides and cornices.

Avalanche problems

Wet snow (loose snow 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)

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)

Saturday 15. May 2021

Det er avblåst ned til rabber, men fortsatt godt med snø i lune formasjonar. Sola har påvirka snødekket godt i solvendte heng den siste tida.

Det er ikkje aktive vedvarande svake lag i regionen. Det finnes lag av kantkorn som kan bli aktive når og dersom det blir høge temperaturar og høg vassmetting i snødekke.

Mountain weather

Saturday 15. May 2021

0-4 mm precipitation. Fresh breeze from east. -5 °C to -2 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Sunday 16. May 2021

4 mm precipitation, up to 9 mm in the most exposed areas. Breeze from east. -4 °C to 0 °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

Litt nedbør sør i regionen kan legge opp litt fokksnø i leområder. Solvarmen kan gi litt skredaktivitet i denne fokksnøen.
Avalanche danger scale Important information for ski touring
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