Avalanche bulletin - Eastfjords

  • Sun Apr 28

    Moderate danger
  • Mon Apr 29

    Moderate danger
  • Tue Apr 30

    Moderate danger

Wind slabs may be found in the mountains after snow showers on Saturday. Underlying snowpack is considered stable after thaw and diurnal temperature fluctuations this week.

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

Avalanche problems in the area

Snow layers and snow cover

Wind slabs may be present in southerly aspects during snow showers on Saturday. There is a significant amount of snow in the mountains but a lot of snow melt in the lower elevations this week. The snow pack is considered stable after diurnal temperature fluctuations.

Recent avalanches

Large loose avalanches released on Friday in Hólmatindur. Avalanches released during thaw last weekend, natural and human triggered.

Weather forecast

Calm weather on Sunday. Some northerly snow showers in the mountains on Monday.

Forecast made: 27 Apr 13:56 GMT. Valid until: 29 Apr 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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