Warning from MET Norway for Vestlandet south of Stad
2
Heavy snow, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 22.02.2020 04:00
to 23.02.2020 08:00
Warning
Snow
Snow
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Saturday, February 22, 2020, kl.4:00 AM
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Danger decrease: Sunday, February 23, 2020, kl. 8:00 AM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
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 morning to Sunday morning it is expected snow above 500 meter, locally 30-50 cm. Strong winds and snow will give difficult driving conditions in the mountains.
