Two avalanches occurred near Siglufjörður, Iceland, posing a threat to local settlements and leading to safety precautions. According to avalanche expert Gestur Hansson, protective walls around the town proved effective in shielding buildings from the falling snow. One resident reported that an avalanche reached the protective wall behind his house but expressed no concerns about safety, stating the community remains calm.

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration has declared an alert level for the Súðavíkurhlíð area and a state of uncertainty for Flateyrarveg due to the risk of avalanches. As a precaution, several commercial buildings under Seljalandshlíð in Ísafjörður have been evacuated, reflecting the ongoing risks associated with snowfall in the region.

Furthermore, there is a warning in place in North Iceland, where evacuation is still ongoing for the farm Steinaflötum, which was evacuated yesterday following a significant avalanche nearby. The situation underscores the persistent threat of avalanches in the region and the importance of the safety measures implemented to protect the local communities.