Harbardsbreen is located in breheimen between Jotunheimen and Jostedalsbreen. Mass balance investigations were carried out on this eastern part of the glacier in the period 1996-2001.
| Year | Winter balance (m.w.e.) | Summer balance (m.w.e.) | Annual balance (m.w.e.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2.18 | -2.74 | -0.56 |
| 1998 | 1.65 | -1.65 | 0.00 |
| 1999 | 1.78 | -2.15 | -0.37 |
| 2000 | 2.29 | -1.72 | 0.58 |
| 2001 | 1.00 | -2.24 | -1.24 |