Considering the avalanche danger when out in winter
There is considerable snow on the ground at the moment, and many people are taking advantage of the conditions for various types of winter outdoor activities. It is important to always bear in mind that when travelling in steep terrain in winter, you must always be aware of the potential risk of avalanches.
There is considerable snow on the ground at present, and many people are taking advantage of the conditions for various types of winter outdoor activities. It is important to always bear in mind that when travelling in steep terrain in winter, you must always be aware of the potential risk of avalanches.
See the announcement on the Met Office website.
The Met Office issues avalanche forecasts for 5 areas, which give an indication of the conditions in the area. In addition, it is important that travellers assess local conditions for themselves, consider their route choice and take care around so-called landscape traps, such as riverbeds, gullies and cliffs. Avalanche equipment, i.e. a transceiver, shovel and probe, should be standard kit on winter trips. There is currently an unseasonably deep snowpack in the south-western part of the country, and weakness has been found in the snow there. Weakness has also been found in the southern part of the Westfjords.
Further information is available on the avalanche pages of vedur.is.
Let's be careful!