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Warning from MET Norway for Finnmark

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Heavy snow, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 14.05.2020 02:00 to 15.05.2020 14:00

Warning

Snow

Consequence

Travel time may increase on some journeys. Local driving conditions may become difficult. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.

Advice

Allow some extra time for transportation and driving. Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving.

Description

Thursday and early Friday locally heavy snow and strong wind are expected. The snow is locally expected to cover roads, both in the lowland and in mountain areas. At most it is anticipated to fall 10-20 cm snow in 24 hours. Strong wind can locally give blowing snow. Strongest wind and most snow in East-Finnmark. South on Vidda only small amounts of snow.

Map of heavy snow, yellow level, Finnmark, 14 May 00:00 UTC to 15 May 12:00 UTC.
Map of heavy snow, yellow level, Finnmark, 14 May 00:00 UTC to 15 May 12:00 UTC.