Alertes Hetta

On Wednesday afternoon, it will remain very windy and the precipitation will increasingly turn into snow or sleet.; What happens?: Wednesday afternoon the westerly wind will continue to be very strong on the bare mountains, 18-24 m/s. At times on the eastern side the wind can reach storm force 25-30 m/s. At the same time precipitation in the high terrain will increasingly turn into sleet or snow. At the same time as it blows on the bare mountains, there will also be strong to very strong gusts of wind in lower terrain. ; What should I think about?: No hiking is recommended in mountainous areas. Rescue efforts can be risky and may take long time. It is very difficult to orientate due to reduced visibility. It is very difficult to move and set up or anchor tents. The risk of frostbite is high.

From Tuesday evening it will be very windy on the bare mountains.; What happens?: Tuesday evening the westerly wind increases to very strong on the bare mountains, 18-24 m/s. At times on the eastern side the wind can reach storm force 25-30 m/s. At the same time also rain showers which in the high terrain can turn into sleet or snow. Wednesday evening it increases with snow showers over the Northern Lapland mountains which reduces visibility further. At the same time as it blows on the bare mountains it also blows strong to very strong wind gusts in lower terrain.; What should I think about?: Do not hike in mountainous areas if you are inexperienced. It can be difficult to move and set up or anchor tents. In connection with drifting snow, it can be difficult to orientate due to reduced visibility. There is a risk of frostbite due to degree below zero or rain.