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Warning from MET Norway for Agder og Telemark

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Very heavy snow, orange level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 16.03.2023 13:00 to 17.03.2023 16:00

Warning

Snow

Consequence

Vulnerable infrastructure can be affected by large accumulations of snow. Travel time may increase on many journeys. Driving conditions can be hazardous. The power supply may be impacted. Blowing snow at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.

Advice

Vulnerable installations and objects should be protected. Allow a lot of extra time for transportation and driving. Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors.

Description

From Thursday afternoon 25-40 cm snow is expected, at the coast 10-20 cm. The precipitation starts in Agder and spreads later east to Telemark. Early Friday morning rain is expected in the coastal areas in Agder. The precipitation decreases Friday afternoon.

Map over Very heavy snow, orange level, Agder og Telemark, 2023-03-16T12:00:00+00:00, 2023-03-17T15:00:00+00:00
Map over Very heavy snow, orange level, Agder og Telemark, 2023-03-16T12:00:00+00:00, 2023-03-17T15:00:00+00:00