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Avalanche warning for region Nordenskiöld Land Wednesday 10.01.2024

Danger level 2 - Moderate avalanche danger

Published:
Be aware that there can be pockets with persistent weak layer beneath wind deposited snow. Be aware, especially close to terrain traps.

Avalanche problems

Persistent weak layer (slab avalanches)

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

Buried weak layer of faceted snow beneath a crust
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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)

Tuesday 9. January 2024

Over 300 til 400 moh er det no eit ganske samanhengande snødekke. Under 300 moh er det fortsatt lite snø med bare ryggar og steiner som stikk fram.
Mykje vind frå ulike retningar gir avblåste rabbar og ryggar. Fokksnø av ulike hardheit i forsenkningar.

Det er kantkornlag rundt tynne skarelag i snødekket.
Det er også kantkorn og begerkrystaller ved bakken.

Mountain weather

Tuesday 9. January 2024

2-5 mm precipitation. Precipitation as snow. Fresh breeze from east. -24 °C to -16 °C at 700 m a.s.l. Partly cloudy.

Wednesday 10. January 2024

Little to no precipitation. Strong breeze from east, changing to breeze from the east during the evening. -23 °C to -15 °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

Vind frå aust gir små ferske fokksnøflak i leheng.
Det er svake lag av kantkorn i eldre fokksnø og ved bakken. Der snødekket er tynt eller mjukt, kan det være lett å løyse ut skred i desse laga.
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