Norwegian authorities were warning of high avalanche danger on Tuesday, after more snow has fallen on top of older snow, followed by a rise in temperatures. NVE, the agency in charge of Norway’s waterways and hydroelectric resources, posted orange-level warnings that are second only to red alerts.
NVE warned that avalanche danger would be highest in the mountains of Jotunheimen, Indre Sogn, Hallingdal and Vest-Telemark on Tuesday. Warnings are likely to be reduced to a yellow-level (moderate danger) on Wednesday except in Jotunheimen.
The warnings mean skiers and hikers should avoid terrain steeper than 30 degrees and stay away from areas near streams or rivers.
NewsinEnglish.no staff
