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Warning from MET Norway for Troms and Finnmark

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Blowing snow, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 30.03.2020 23:00 to 31.03.2020 16:00

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

Late Monday evening and Tuesday expected south, and later southwest gale, with at times severe gale force 9 in exposed places in Nord-Troms and Vest-Finnmark. Wind in combination with precipitation as snow provides significant blowing snow in exposed places.

Map of blowing snow, yellow level, Troms and Finnmark, 30 March 21:00 UTC to 31 March 14:00 UTC.
Map of blowing snow, yellow level, Troms and Finnmark, 30 March 21:00 UTC to 31 March 14:00 UTC.