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Warning from MET Norway for Troms and Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Finnmark

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Blowing snow, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 07.01.2022 21:00 to 08.01.2022 12:00

Warning

Blowing snow

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 Friday evening local blowing snow is expected due to snow showers and wind up to gale force 8 from southwest to west. Precipitation and increasing wind is first expected in the western areas with locally uptil 20 cm of snow. The wind and danger decrease late Saturday morning.

Map of blowing snow, yellow level, Troms and Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Finnmark, 07 January 20:00 UTC to 08 January 11:00 UTC.
Map of blowing snow, yellow level, Troms and Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Finnmark, 07 January 20:00 UTC to 08 January 11:00 UTC.