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

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

Southwest corner

  • Sat Apr 27

    Low danger
  • Sun Apr 28

    Low danger
  • Mon Apr 29

    Low danger
Forecast made: 26 Apr 12:00 GMT. Valid until: 29 Apr 19:00 GMT.

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


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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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