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Warning from MET Norway for Helgeland, Saltfjellet and Soer-Salten

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Snow, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 23.02.2022 19:00 to 26.02.2022 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 Wednesday evening and until early Saturday morning snow and snow showers is expected, mainly above 200m. Locally 20-40cm/24t.

Map of snow, yellow level, Helgeland, Saltfjellet and Soer-Salten, 23 February 18:00 UTC to 25 February 23:00 UTC.
Map of snow, yellow level, Helgeland, Saltfjellet and Soer-Salten, 23 February 18:00 UTC to 25 February 23:00 UTC.