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Avalanche Forecasts from Swedish EPA

Not assessed-0

Södra Lapplandsfjällen

Not assessed-0

Västra Vindelfjällen

Not assessed-0

Södra Jämtlandsfjällen

Not assessed-0

Kebnekaisefjällen

Not assessed-0

Västra Härjedalsfjällen

Not assessed-0

Abisko/Riksgränsfjällen

Slope steepness

When the tool is marked, colours in the map shows where the terrain it is steep enough for avalanches to be triggered. Avalanches can reach the area below these steep starting zones.

25-30

30-35

35-40

40-45

45-50

50+

Avalanche danger scale

The Avalanche Danger Scale is a five-level scale used to communicate the danger of avalanches . The scale ranges between low, moderate, considerable, high, and extreme. The danger is a combination of the expected likelihood, size, and distribution of avalanches.The Avalanche Danger Scale is a tool used by avalanche forecasters to communicate the potential for avalanches to cause harm or injury to backcountry travelers.

The the level of danger always refers to a specific region of at least 100 km² (not a single slope).

1. Low

2. Moderate

3. Considerable

4. High

5. Extreme

0. Not assessed

Reported avalanches

The map shows slab avalanches that were triggered during the last 3 days and which were reported to the avalanche forecast service. The actual number of avalanches can be much larger.

Small

Large

Very large

How to read the forecast Area overview

Published: Tuesday 30/08-2022 07:00

Valid to: Friday 20/01-2023 17:59

Avalanche forecast for Abisko/Riksgränsfjällen

Risk 0

Not assessed

Avalanche forecast for Friday 20 January

Forecast summary

Official language of the SEPA avalanche forecasts is Swedish. This is a summary of the current forecast in English. It contains information about the avalanche danger rating, general travel advice and a description of the avalanche problems of most concern. Detailed information about the snowpack and further travel recommendations is currently only available in the Swedish version. In the event that there is a discrepancy between the two language versions, the Swedish language version shall prevail. Use this summery with common sense and at your own risk.

Mountain weather

Avalanche danger scale and avalanche problems