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Mushrooms in Western Norway: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Western Norway: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Western Norway, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 38 out of 100. Conditions in the northwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. From 5 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 22 and 1011 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 38/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 5 Nov: Honey Fungus (39/100). Falls clearly from 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Western NorwayHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan hardly any
- Feb hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug peak
- Sept many
- Oct moderate
- Nov hardly any
- Dec hardly any
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Parasol Mushroom
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Western Norway
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in Western Norway
Across 8 woodland samples in Western Norway, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (7/8) and coniferous forest (1/8). Elevations between 22 m and 1011 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in Western Norway
Are there mushrooms in Western Norway right now?
In Western Norway, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Western Norway?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in Western Norway right now?
The most promising species in Western Norway right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Horn of Plenty (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Western Norway in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Thursday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in Western Norway?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Western Norway appear mainly in these months: June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: August.
Which elevation zones are covered in Western Norway?
The analysed sites in Western Norway fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Western Norway?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Western Norway: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in Western Norway?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Western Norway in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Western Norway, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
Norwegian poisons information, 24h.
- Poison helpline +47 22 59 13 00
- Emergency 112 / 113
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.