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Warning from MET Norway for Nordland

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Snow, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 20.03.2021 19:00 to 22.03.2021 00:00

Warning

Snow

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 at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. 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

From Saturday evening and until Sunday evening is expected 20-40 cm/24h snow and also blowing snow.

Map of snow, yellow level, Nordland, 20 March 18:00 UTC to 21 March 23:00 UTC.
Map of snow, yellow level, Nordland, 20 March 18:00 UTC to 21 March 23:00 UTC.