Evening, Mar. 6
closeSaturday a polar low develops at Tromsoflaket, and moves westward to D3. From Saturday afternoon the polar low moves south and will likely hit Trondelag Saturday evening and early Sunday morning. In western part of the polar low it is expected north storm force 10, possibly violent storm force 11 of short duration. It is currently uncertain where the polar low will hit, stay updated on the latest weather warnings.
Area
Applies to Froeyabank, Haltenbank, Sklinna Bank, Traena Bank, C4, D3, Deep D4, E3, F3, Sør-Trøndelag and Nord-Trøndelag.
Instructions
Be aware of very abrupt weather changes. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving.
Consequences
Abrupt changes in wind speed and wind direction. It can be difficult to navigate due to snow, blowing snow and reduced visibility. Driving conditions can be hazardous, vehicles and trucks can become stuck. The power supply may be impacted. Many journeys will have longer travel time.
Timeline
- Saturday, 6 March 07:00 - ongoing danger
- Sunday, 7 March 09:00 - danger is over
The three severity levels
Orange - considerable dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
From late Saturday morning northwest near gale force 7 to gale force 8 and snow showers will give locally blowing snow, in northern Troendelag severe gale force 9.
Area
Applies to Trøndelag.
Instructions
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.
Consequences
Reduced visibility. Local driving conditions may become difficult due to snow accumulating on the road. Expect convoys and/or closed roads on short notice.
Timeline
- Saturday, 6 March 10:00 - ongoing danger
| Time | Weather | Temperature | Precipitation mm | Wind speed | Wind description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
light snow | Temperature-2° | 0 to 0.9 | 10 m/s from north west with gusts at 20 m/s | Fresh breeze from north west with gusts at 20 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-1° | 0.1 to 1.6 | 13 m/s from west with gusts at 20 m/s | Strong breeze from west with gusts at 20 m/s | |
snow | Temperature0° | 0.2 to 2.8 | 16 m/s from west with gusts at 24 m/s | Moderate gale from west with gusts at 24 m/s | |
heavy snow | Temperature-1° | 0.3 to 2 | 16 m/s from west with gusts at 26 m/s | Moderate gale from west with gusts at 26 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-1° | 0 to 1.9 | 18 m/s from north west with gusts at 27 m/s | Fresh gale from north west with gusts at 27 m/s | |
snow showers | Temperature-2° | 0 to 1 | 12 m/s from north west with gusts at 27 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 27 m/s |