Avalanche bulletin
Avalanche conditions
The snow pack is generally considered stable after freeze thaw cycles in the last days. Wind slabs may form in East Iceland on Saturday. Large natural avalanches released after warming this week in N-Iceland suggesting a weaknes may still be active although freeze thaw cycles continue to strengthen the snowpack.
Written by a specialist at 26 Apr 16:24 GMT
Avalanche bulletins for selected areas
Southwest corner
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Sat Apr 27
Low danger -
Sun Apr 28
Low danger -
Mon Apr 29
Low danger
Northern Westfjords
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N/A
Not available -
N/A
Not available -
N/A
Not available
Tröllaskagi
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Sat Apr 27
Moderate danger -
Sun Apr 28
Moderate danger -
Mon Apr 29
Moderate danger
Eyjafjörður (experimental)
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Sat Apr 27
Moderate danger -
Sun Apr 28
Moderate danger -
Mon Apr 29
Moderate danger
Eastfjords
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Sat Apr 27
Moderate danger -
Sun Apr 28
Moderate danger -
Mon Apr 29
Moderate danger
Weather forecast in terms of avalanche danger
N to NE winds on Saturday, cold weather and snow or rain showers in parts. Sleet in the lowlands and snow fall in the mountains in East Iceland on night to Saturday and throughout the day. Sunday brings easterly 5-10 m/s and stronger winds in the South. Rain showers in the South and dry in other parts.
Written by a specialist at 26 Apr 16:14 GMT