Today, Jan. 21
closeFrom night to Thursday until Friday afternoon large amounts of precipitation is expected, locally 40 to 50 mm in 24 hours. Freezing level will vary, but will mainly be between 300 and 700 meter.
Area
Applies to Oslo, Akershus, Buskerud, Vestfold and Telemark.
Instructions
Consider the need for preventive measures. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Check road reports (175.no). Adjust the speed and use caution while driving.
Consequences
Risk of flooding of low-lying areas in densely populated areas. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel time. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places.
Timeline
- Thursday, 21 January 00:00 - ongoing danger
- Friday, 22 January 16:00 - danger is over
From Thursday evening increasing to south gale force 8 on the coast, early Friday morning occasionally severe gale force 9. Inland locally wind gust 20-25 m/s, near the coast 25-30 m/s. Decreasing Frisday morning.
Area
Applies to Vestfold and Telemark, Viken and Oslo.
Instructions
Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.
Consequences
Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Some journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply may be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road. High waves may cause damage to infrastructure and buildings in the coastal zone. The strong wind may cause locally high waves in fjords and lakes.
Timeline
- Thursday, 21 January 18:00 - wind increases
- Friday, 22 January 08:00 - wind wanes
On Thursday we expect considerable avalanche danger for region Vest-Telemark. Avalanche problem is new snow (slab avalanches) and persistent weak layer (slab avalanches).
Area
Applies to Vest-Telemark.
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-2° | 0.4 to 1.1 | 6 m/s from south with gusts at 9 m/s | Moderate breeze from south with gusts at 9 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-2° | 0.4 to 1 | 6 m/s from south with gusts at 9 m/s | Moderate breeze from south with gusts at 9 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-1° | 0.4 to 1.5 | 5 m/s from south east with gusts at 9 m/s | Gentle breeze from south east with gusts at 9 m/s | |
heavy snow | Temperature-1° | 0.7 to 1.8 | 5 m/s from east with gusts at 8 m/s | Gentle breeze from east with gusts at 8 m/s | |
heavy snow | Temperature-1° | 1 to 2.4 | 6 m/s from east with gusts at 10 m/s | Moderate breeze from east with gusts at 10 m/s | |
heavy snow | Temperature-1° | 1.4 to 2.9 | 8 m/s from south east with gusts at 13 m/s | Fresh breeze from south east with gusts at 13 m/s | |
heavy snow | Temperature-1° | 1 to 2 | 8 m/s from south east with gusts at 13 m/s | Fresh breeze from south east with gusts at 13 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-1° | 0.4 to 1.4 | 12 m/s from south east with gusts at 19 m/s | Strong breeze from south east with gusts at 19 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-2° | 0.6 to 1.5 | 8 m/s from south with gusts at 17 m/s | Fresh breeze from south with gusts at 17 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-2° | 0.7 to 1.5 | 10 m/s from south with gusts at 18 m/s | Fresh breeze from south with gusts at 18 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-2° | 0.4 to 1.4 | 10 m/s from south with gusts at 15 m/s | Fresh breeze from south with gusts at 15 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-3° | 0.3 to 1.3 | 7 m/s from south with gusts at 17 m/s | Moderate breeze from south with gusts at 17 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-3° | 0.3 to 1.5 | 8 m/s from south with gusts at 15 m/s | Fresh breeze from south with gusts at 15 m/s | |
snow | Temperature-3° | 0.3 to 1.5 | 9 m/s from south east with gusts at 15 m/s | Fresh breeze from south east with gusts at 15 m/s | |
heavy snow | Temperature-3° | 0.5 to 1.7 | 11 m/s from south with gusts at 19 m/s | Strong breeze from south with gusts at 19 m/s | |
heavy snow | Temperature-3° | 0.8 to 2.4 | 12 m/s from south east with gusts at 17 m/s | Strong breeze from south east with gusts at 17 m/s | |
heavy snow | Temperature-3° | 1 to 2.8 | 13 m/s from south with gusts at 19 m/s | Strong breeze from south with gusts at 19 m/s |