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Warning from MET Norway for Moere and Romsdal and Troendelag

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Heavy snow, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 12.05.2020 12:00 to 17.05.2020 08:00

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.

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

Periods with snow and snowshowers is still expected in low lying areas. The snow limit is expected to be lowest at night and early mornings, while daytime the snow limit will be appromximately 200-300 m. The highest snow accumulations are expected in Møre and Romsdal, and locally in the mountains 20-30 cm of snow can come during 24 hours from Friday evening to Saturday evening.

Map of heavy snow, yellow level, Moere and Romsdal and Troendelag, 12 May 10:00 UTC to 17 May 06:00 UTC.
Map of heavy snow, yellow level, Moere and Romsdal and Troendelag, 12 May 10:00 UTC to 17 May 06:00 UTC.