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Warning from MET Norway for Saltfjellet, Salten

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Heavy snow, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 22.09.2020 00:00 to 22.09.2020 11:00

Warning

Snow

Consequence

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. 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. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors.

Description

From early Tuesday morning to late Tuesday morning expected snow above 600-800 meter, locally can the come >5 cm/24 hours.

Map of heavy snow, yellow level, Saltfjellet, Salten, 21 September 22:00 UTC to 22 September 09:00 UTC.
Map of heavy snow, yellow level, Saltfjellet, Salten, 21 September 22:00 UTC to 22 September 09:00 UTC.