Warning from MET Norway for Vesteraalen, Lofoten, Troms and large parts of Finnmark
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Blowing snow, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 16.03.2024 03:00
to 17.03.2024 00:00
Warning
Blowing snow
Blowing snow
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Saturday, March 16, 2024, kl.3:00 AM
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Danger decrease: Sunday, March 17, 2024, kl. 12:00 AM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
Consequence
Reduced visibility. Local driving conditions may become difficult due to snow accumulating on the road. Expect convoys and/or closed roads on short notice.
Advice
Allow extra time for transportation and driving. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places.
Description
From early Saturday morning periods of blowing snow are expected due to heavy snow showers and strong westerly to northerly winds, locally brief storm force 10. Danger increases first in Nordland and Troms, from late Saturday morning in Finnmark as well. Highest intensity is expected Saturday afternoon. Danger decreases Saturday evening.
