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Avalanche warning for region Svalbard vest Sunday 09.04.2023

Danger level 4 - High avalanche danger

Published:
An increase in wind will lead to a large amount of wind transported snow. Avoid all avalanche terrain. Naturally triggered avalanches likely.

Avalanche problems

Wind drifted snow (slab avalanches)

Avalanches may release spontaneously on many steep slopes. Avalanches can get large enough to bury a car or destroy a small house (size 3).

Buried weak layer of new 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.

Mountain weather

Sunday 9. April 2023

20 mm precipitation, up to 30 mm in the most exposed areas. Rain up to 100 m a.s.l during the afternoon. Moderate gale from southwest. -17 °C to -6 °C at 1100 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

Mye nysnø kombinert med kraftig vind ventes å gi stor pålagering i leformasjoner. Særlig i nord- og østvendt terreng. Her kan det gå til dels store naturlig utløste skred og en person vil lett kun løse ut skred.

Varselet er basert på et enklere datagrunnlag enn regionale varsler og utgis kun for faregrad 4 og 5.
Avalanche danger scale Important information for ski touring
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