Avalanche bulletin - Northern Westfjords

  • Tue Apr 30

    Low danger
  • Wed May 01

    Low danger
  • Thu May 02

    Low danger

Skier triggered loose snow avalanche last week in Seljalandsdalur. Wet avalanches could occur af afternoon warming

The avalanche bulletin is at a regional scale. It does not necessarily represent avalanche danger in urban areas.

Snow layers and snow cover

The snowpack is likely becoming rather homogenous after freeze-thaw cycles. A snowpit from Steiniðjugil on April 23 showed a rather homogenous and isothermal snowpack. Wet sluffs could occur in afternoon warming in slopes facing the sun.

Recent avalanches

Skier triggered loose snow avalanche last week in Seljalandsdalur.

Weather forecast

Light northeasterly winds and mostly fair. Temperature above freezing during the day but frost during the night.

Forecast made: 29 Apr 14:27 GMT. Valid until: 01 May 19:00 GMT.

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About the bulletin

IMO issues an avalanche bulletin Monday, Wedenesday and Friday at 16:00 GMT for three selected areas.

Safe backcountry travel requires training and experience. You control your own risk by choosing where, when and how you travel.

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