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Avalanche warning for region Finnmarkskysten Thursday 23.05.2024

Danger level 1 - Low avalanche danger

Published:
Sun exposure and raising temperatures lead to natural wet loose activity in all aspects. Be aware on steep slopes with protruding rocks and cliffs. Cornice are also weakened and can collapse.

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
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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 22. May 2024

Snødekket er stort sett smelteomvandlet og gjennomfuktet. Noen steder er det bærende skare, eller litt nysnø eller fokksnø fra helgen, andre steder er det råtten snø. Sørvendte fjellsider er for det meste bare, spesielt kystnære. Ustabile snøbroer over elver og råtten snø rundt fremstikkende steiner gjør skiferdsel utfordrende.

Mountain weather

Wednesday 22. May 2024

Little to no precipitation. Breeze from southeast. -10 °C to 3 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Thursday 23. May 2024

Little to no precipitation. Breeze from south, changing to fresh breeze from the southwest during the evening. 2 °C to 10 °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

Våte løssnøskred kan løsne av seg selv i alle himmelretninger på grunn av solpåvirkning og stigende temperaturer. Utsatt er bratte heng med framstikkende steiner og klipper. Unngå eksponering når snøoverflaten føles som sløsj. Unngå også heng under skavler.
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