Avalanche forecast for
Västra Vindelfjällen
Published: Tuesday 16/04-2024 18:00
Valid until: Wednesday 17/04-2024 18:00
Avalanche danger
Moderate
2. Moderate avalanche hazard
This is an English summary of the current avalanche forecast. It contains information about the avalanche danger rating, a description of the current avalanche problems combined with recommendations for terrain travel and risk management.
Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern and manage risk accordingly.
Read more details in the avalanche problem section below.
Risk management
Wind slabs are best managed by recognizing and avoiding areas where wind slabs have formed, until they have stabilized.
Characteristics
Wind Slabs form in specific areas, and are confined to lee and cross-loaded terrain features, typically steeper than 30+ degrees. Wind slabs can often be recognized by drifting snow or the appearance of the snow surface, changes in surface snow hardness, hollow, drum-like sounds and/or shooting cracks.
Can avalanches be triggered? In how many places?
You can trigger avalanches on some steep slopes, typically in specific terrain features with favorable characteristics for avalanching given the conditions. Avalanches that release spontaneously cannot be completely ruled out.
How large and destructive can avalanches become?
Avalanches can get large enough to severely injure, bury or even kill you (size 2).
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Trend
Moderate avalanche danger
Valid for 2024-04-18