Jump to content
Norsk

IFMGA guides in the Lyngen area: Join the daily online guide-meetings: guidemeeting.no

We recomend that all skiers download the free Varsom app on App Store or Google Play.

Read more about how to read and share observations on Varsom app and Regobs system | Varsom.no.

Ski touring in Norway - important information | Varsom.no

Avalanche warning for region Nordenskiöld Land Saturday 29.05.2021

Danger level 2 - Moderate avalanche danger

Published:
There is several persistent weak layer buried in the snowpack, which is possible to triggered by a skier or snowmobile. Remote triggering of avalanches are possible.

Avalanche problems

Persistent weak layer (slab avalanches)

You can easily trigger avalanches on some steep slopes. Avalanches can get large enough to bury or even kill you (size 2). Remote triggering is possible.

Buried weak layer of faceted snow near surface

Persistent weak layer (slab avalanches)

You can trigger avalanches on a few steep slopes. Avalanches can get large enough to bury a car or destroy a small house (size 3).

Buried weak layer of faceted snow near the ground
Print this page

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)

Friday 28. May 2021

Enkelte steder ligger tynne fokksnøflak øverst, men mildere vær fører til at snøoverflaten kan være fuktet opp til 100-200 moh. Snøen i bratte sør-, øst- og vestvendte heng kan også være solpåvirket og kram.

Det finnes flere vedvarende svake lag i snødekket. Høyt i snødekket er det nedsnødd rim og kantkorn under fokksnøflak. Dypere i snødekket er det lag av kantkorn og begerkrystaller ved bakken, men disse er vanskeligere å påvirke siden de ligger under hard snø.

Mountain weather

Friday 28. May 2021

No precipitation. Fresh breeze from northwest. -7 °C to -2 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Saturday 29. May 2021

No precipitation. Fresh breeze from west. -6 °C to -1 °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 et ugunstig oppbygd snødekke med flere vedvarende svake lag. Det kan være lett å løse ut middels store flakskred i svake lag av kantkorn eller rim høyt i snødekket. Dypereliggende svake lag er vanskeligere å påvirke, men kan gi store skred.
Avalanche danger scale Important information for ski touring
EAWS logo
NVE is a member of EAWS