Severe Other

Warning of considerable avalanche danger in region Jotunheimen 16.04.2026

Jotunheimen Source: NVE (Norway — floods/avalanches/landslides)

Details

On Thursday, significant avalanche danger is expected in the Jotunheimen region. Avalanche problems are wind slab (slab avalanche), persistent weak layer (slab avalanche) and wet snow (wet loose snow avalanche).

Recommendations

Travel in avalanche terrain requires solid knowledge, experience in route selection and ability to identify avalanche problems. In general, it is recommended to avoid avalanche terrain. Avalanches can hit some avalanche-prone roads and rarely buildings. This is just a short summary. Go to the website Varsom.no, from NVE, to read the full snow avalanche forecast.