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Warning from MET Norway for Nordland

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Blowing snow, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 30.03.2020 20:00 to 01.04.2020 01:00

Warning

Blowing snow

Consequence

Reduced visibility. Local driving conditions may become difficult due to snow accumulating on the road. Expect convoys and/or closed roads on short notice.

Advice

Allow extra time for transportation and driving. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places.

Description

From Monday evening increasing south gale, snow and blowing snow. Late Monday evening and early Tuesday morning omslag to west gale with rain in lowland, but still snow and blowing snow above ca. 200-500 m. Utover Tuesday afternoon and evening new increasing northwest strong gale force 9 and overgang to sleet-, snow showers and blowing snow also in lowland again.

Map of blowing snow, yellow level, Nordland, 30 March 18:00 UTC to 31 March 23:00 UTC.
Map of blowing snow, yellow level, Nordland, 30 March 18:00 UTC to 31 March 23:00 UTC.