Warning from MET Norway for Parts of WestFinnmark
2
Snow, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 18.03.2024 00:00
to 19.03.2024 08:00
Warning
Snow
Snow
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Monday, March 18, 2024, kl.12:00 AM
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Danger decrease: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, kl. 8:00 AM
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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
25-40 cm of snow during a 24 hour period is expected, occasionally precipitation in form of sleet or rain. The placement of the heaviest snowfall is uncertain. Wind up to near gale force 7 or gale force 8 will in periods give locally blowing snow.
