Warning from MET Norway for Vestland fylke
2
Heavy snow, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 15.05.2020 20:00
to 17.05.2020 14:00
Warning
Snow
Snow
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Friday, May 15, 2020, kl.8:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Sunday, May 17, 2020, kl. 2:00 PM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
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
From Friday evening precipitation as snow above ca. 200-400 m is expected. Early Saturday morning and early Saturday the precipitation can temporarily come as snow also under 200 m. Locally in the mountains accumulations of 20-40 cm is expected.
