Avalanche bulletin - Eyjafjörður (experimental)

  • Sat Jan 18

    Moderate danger
  • Sun Jan 19

    Moderate danger
  • Mon Jan 20

    Moderate danger

Snowfall and snowdrift in the coming days could form new thin unstable wind slabs. The snowpack has subsided and strengthened due to thaw.

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

Avalanche problems in the area

New thin unstable windslabs might form in the coming days, especially in snowfall and snowdrift from the east on Saturday.

Snow layers and snow cover

Snowfall is expected in the next few days, especially on Saturday, with drifting in an easterly wind. Thin, unstable wind slabs may then form on top of the stable snow.The older snow should now be stiff and stable.

Recent avalanches

No reports of recent avalanches.

Weather forecast

E-NE wind and snow on Saturday. Becoming dry for a while but again some snowfall on Sunday and Monday.

Forecast made: 17 Jan 15:08 GMT. Valid until: 18 Jan 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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