Today, Jan. 17
closeSunday it is expected sleet and snow in the lowland areas. Locally 5-15 cm/24t is expected and in the mountain areas locally more.
Area
Applies to Vestland fylke.
Instructions
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.
Consequences
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.
Timeline
- Sunday, 17 January 09:00 - ongoing danger
- Monday, 18 January 00:00 - danger is over
On Sunday we expect considerable avalanche danger for region Voss. Avalanche problem is persistent weak layer (slab avalanches) and wind drifted snow (slab avalanches).
Area
Applies to Voss.
Instructions
Travelling in avalanche terrain requires advanced knowledge, experience in route finding and ability to identify the avalanche problem. Generally, it is recommended to avoid avalanche terrain. Avalanches may hit some avalanche-exposed roads and occasionally settlements.
The three severity levels
Orange - considerable dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
| Time | Weather | Temperature | Precipitation mm | Wind speed | Wind description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
snow | Temperature-3° | 0.4 to 1.4 | 6 m/s from south with gusts at 12 m/s | Moderate breeze from south with gusts at 12 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-3° | 0.2 to 1.4 | 6 m/s from south with gusts at 12 m/s | Moderate breeze from south with gusts at 12 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-4° | 0.5 to 1.9 | 5 m/s from south with gusts at 11 m/s | Gentle breeze from south with gusts at 11 m/s | |
heavy snow | Temperature-3° | 0.5 to 1.9 | 5 m/s from south east with gusts at 10 m/s | Gentle breeze from south east with gusts at 10 m/s | |
heavy snow | Temperature-3° | 0.5 to 2.1 | 5 m/s from south with gusts at 10 m/s | Gentle breeze from south with gusts at 10 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-2° | 0.2 to 1.4 | 4 m/s from south with gusts at 9 m/s | Gentle breeze from south with gusts at 9 m/s | |
light snow | Temperature-2° | 0 to 1.2 | 4 m/s from south with gusts at 7 m/s | Gentle breeze from south with gusts at 7 m/s | |
light snow | Temperature-2° | 0 to 1.2 | 4 m/s from south with gusts at 7 m/s | Gentle breeze from south with gusts at 7 m/s |
