Strong winds expected in the afternoon By Iceland Mag 2. desember 2014 12:28 photo/gva The Icelandic Met Office has issued a severe weather warning across the southwest and northwest coast this afternoon, with winds reaching 23 metres per second (51 mph), sleet and rain. Lighter wind and mainly dry in the northeast. Temperatures will fall this evening and be followed by snow showers. Hail and icy patches are reported on Hellisheiði road and across South Iceland. Motorists are warned of ice on Holtavörðuheiði road and across West Iceland. Snow and ice are reported on roads in the Westfjords, leaving Hrafnseyrarheiði impassable and piles of snow on Dynjandisheiði road. Icy patches are to be expected on roads across North Iceland and East Iceland. It's important to stay informed when travelling in Iceland during winter. Never head off into the unknown–weather conditions in Iceland can change very quickly. Check the weather forecast before you set off and be well prepared. Keep warm clothing in the car for emergencies.Read more at icelandmag.com News in English Mest lesið Skip úr skuggaflotanum hægði grunsamlega mikið á sér Erlent Reyndu að ræna hraðbanka Innlent Áfengissala á helgidögum þjóðkirkjunnar stöðvuð af lögreglu Innlent Hættulega heitir dagar fleiri og mannskæðari en áður Erlent Rússar vara við því að hrapað sé að ályktunum áður en rannsókn lýkur Erlent Komu hesti til bjargar úr gjótu Innlent Holtavörðuheiði enn lokuð Innlent Spáir stillu og miklu svifryki um áramótin Veður Icelandair skoðar næstu skref í þróun flugflotans Innlent Þau eru tilnefnd sem maður ársins 2024 Innlent
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a severe weather warning across the southwest and northwest coast this afternoon, with winds reaching 23 metres per second (51 mph), sleet and rain. Lighter wind and mainly dry in the northeast. Temperatures will fall this evening and be followed by snow showers. Hail and icy patches are reported on Hellisheiði road and across South Iceland. Motorists are warned of ice on Holtavörðuheiði road and across West Iceland. Snow and ice are reported on roads in the Westfjords, leaving Hrafnseyrarheiði impassable and piles of snow on Dynjandisheiði road. Icy patches are to be expected on roads across North Iceland and East Iceland. It's important to stay informed when travelling in Iceland during winter. Never head off into the unknown–weather conditions in Iceland can change very quickly. Check the weather forecast before you set off and be well prepared. Keep warm clothing in the car for emergencies.Read more at icelandmag.com
News in English Mest lesið Skip úr skuggaflotanum hægði grunsamlega mikið á sér Erlent Reyndu að ræna hraðbanka Innlent Áfengissala á helgidögum þjóðkirkjunnar stöðvuð af lögreglu Innlent Hættulega heitir dagar fleiri og mannskæðari en áður Erlent Rússar vara við því að hrapað sé að ályktunum áður en rannsókn lýkur Erlent Komu hesti til bjargar úr gjótu Innlent Holtavörðuheiði enn lokuð Innlent Spáir stillu og miklu svifryki um áramótin Veður Icelandair skoðar næstu skref í þróun flugflotans Innlent Þau eru tilnefnd sem maður ársins 2024 Innlent