Clear signs of unstable snow exist in the mountains around Grövelsjön, with several avalanches observed on the Norwegian side. Mountain rescuer Mikael Westerdahl warns of avalanche risk and advises avoiding steep slopes. The danger depends on weather developments and could increase with more snow or rain.
Unstable snow has been observed in the Grövelsjöfjällen mountains, with sucking sounds from the snow indicating collapses in snow layers. Mountain rescuer Mikael Westerdahl describes the situation: “There is definitely avalanche risk; you can hear the snow 'sigh' when skiing even on flat ground, and then you shouldn't go up slopes.”
On the Norwegian side of the Grövelsjö area, eight to nine avalanches occurred last Saturday, plus a smaller one during the past weekend. No avalanches have yet been observed on the Swedish side.
No avalanche forecasts are made in Dalarna, and Westerdahl notes that the duration of the risk is unclear and weather-dependent. “If more snow or rain comes, the danger increases. If the weather stays stable, it subsides gradually,” he says.
People venturing into the terrain are urged to stick to trails and groomed areas in ski resorts, and avoid slopes of 25 degrees or more, equivalent to a black run. The article was published on March 9, 2026.
