Warning from MET Norway for Troms and Western Finnmark
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Blowing snow, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 07.04.2024 19:00
to 08.04.2024 18:00
Warning
Blowing snow
Blowing snow
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Sunday, April 7, 2024, kl.7:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Monday, April 8, 2024, kl. 6:00 PM
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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
Early Monday morning there is expected increasing southeastearly near gale force 7 to gale force 8, with locally up to severe gale force 9. Additionally, precipitation as snow is anticipated. This will result in blowing snow in mountain passes and in exposed areas in the lowland areas. The wind will gradually weaken, starting in Troms and then later in Finnmark.
