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5/21/2023

Still a risk of wet snow avalanches, but low risk for them reaching roads and buildings

Based on the weather conditions over the past 24 hours and the weather forecast, there is still a risk of wet snow avalanches, but there is a low risk of such avalanches reaching roads and buildings according to NGI.

5/20/2023

Increased risk of wet snow avalanches in Longyearbyen

Based on avalanche expert advice from the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), the Governor will urge the public to exercise caution along Roads 100 and 300 as there is an increased risk of wet snow avalanches (see the map).

4/27/2023

The Norwegian Maritime Authority increases supervision in Svalbard

From May to August, inspectors from the Norwegian Maritime Authority will be present to supervise vessels calling at ports on Svalbard.

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Still a risk of wet snow avalanches, but low risk for them reaching roads and buildings

Increased risk of wet snow avalanches in Longyearbyen

The Norwegian Maritime Authority increases supervision in Svalbard