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Significant avalanche danger in Swedish mountains

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  • Avalanche danger rated three on five-level scale in Swedish mountain areas.
  • Danger in effect until 18:00 on Thursday, with life-threatening conditions.
  • Major avalanche danger (level four) expected on Friday in both areas.

There is significant avalanche danger in the Abisko/Riksgränsfjällen and Kebnekaisefjällen areas of Sweden, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's website Lavinprognoser. The danger is rated as a three on the five-level scale and is in effect until 18:00 on Thursday. Conditions are reportedly life-threatening.

A four on the scale, indicating major avalanche danger, is expected to apply in both areas on Friday.

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