Avalanche problems in the area
Problem
Persistent weak layer
Height
Above 400 m
Aspect
N - NW
Probability
Possible
Size
3
Persistent weak layers have recently been observed in the snowpack. Movement within wind slabs can trigger larger avalanches on underlying persistent weak layers. A large avalanche released, likely on a persistent weak layer, in Fnjóskadalur 23/24 Feb.
Problem
Wind-drifted snow
Height
Above 300 m
Aspect
N - NW
Probability
Possible
Size
3
Lately, southerly winds have been dominant, and unstable slabs have formed in northeast-facing slopes. On Monday, easterly winds and snow showers are expected, and drifting snow may develop in west-facing slopes.
Keypoints
Persistent weak layers are still present in the snowpack and many slabs have released the last week in strong NW-SW winds and some snowfall. People are advised to exercise caution in steep, wind loaded terrain. From Wednesday, N-NV wind and considerable snowfall is forecast. Then, avalanche danger is expected to increase.
Snow layers and snow cover
SW snowdrift with snow showers have prevailed recently, with NW snowdrift for a while. Multiple thin but wide avalanches have fallen. Unstable wind slabs are likely stiff and easy to trigger. Persistent weak layers are still present deep in the snowpack. Avalanches on that layer are unlikely but if they fall they can become large. Warming strengthens the snowpack and decreases temperature gradient as well as faceting.
Recent avalanches
Multiple slab avalanches fell last week in strong SW (and NW) wind with snowdrift. Some of the avalanches are wide but most of them rather thin.
Weather and weather forecast
Southerly winds with snow showers but turning to northerly winds on Wednesday with snowfall.
Forecast created: 9. Mar 10:16.
Valid to: 12. Mar 00:00.
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Avalanche problems in the area
Problem
Persistent weak layer
Height
Above 400 m
Aspect
N - NW
Probability
Possible
Size
3
Persistent weak layers have recently been observed in the snowpack. Movement within wind slabs can trigger larger avalanches on underlying persistent weak layers. A large avalanche released, likely on a persistent weak layer, in Fnjóskadalur 23/24 Feb.
Problem
Wind-drifted snow
Height
Above 300 m
Aspect
N - NW
Probability
Possible
Size
3
Lately, southerly winds have been dominant, and unstable slabs have formed in northeast-facing slopes. On Monday, easterly winds and snow showers are expected, and drifting snow may develop in west-facing slopes.
Keypoints
Persistent weak layers are still present in the snowpack and many slabs have released the last week in strong NW-SW winds and some snowfall. People are advised to exercise caution in steep, wind loaded terrain. From Wednesday, N-NV wind and considerable snowfall is forecast. Then, avalanche danger is expected to increase.
Snow layers and snow cover
SW snowdrift with snow showers have prevailed recently, with NW snowdrift for a while. Multiple thin but wide avalanches have fallen. Unstable wind slabs are likely stiff and easy to trigger. Persistent weak layers are still present deep in the snowpack. Avalanches on that layer are unlikely but if they fall they can become large. Warming strengthens the snowpack and decreases temperature gradient as well as faceting.
Recent avalanches
Multiple slab avalanches fell last week in strong SW (and NW) wind with snowdrift. Some of the avalanches are wide but most of them rather thin.
Weather and weather forecast
Southerly winds with snow showers but turning to northerly winds on Wednesday with snowfall.
Forecast created: 9. Mar 10:16.
Valid to: 12. Mar 00:00.