Warning from MET Norway for Lofoten and parts of Vesteraalen
3
Very heavy snow, orange level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 06.12.2023 16:00
to 07.12.2023 12:00
Warning
Snow
Snow
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Wednesday, December 6, 2023, kl.4:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Thursday, December 7, 2023, kl. 12:00 PM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
Consequence
Vulnerable infrastructure can be affected due to accumulation of snow. Travel time may increase on some journeys. Local driving conditions may become difficult. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.
Advice
Vulnerable installations and objects should be protected. Allow some extra time for transportation and driving. Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors.
Description
20 to 40 cm of snow has been observed in Lofoten and parts of Vesteraalen from Wednesday afternoon. The precipitation is decreasing during Thursday forenoon.
