Today, Mar. 1
closeA polar low is expected to form early Monday morning at 74 north and 12 east, and will reach West-Finnmark late Monday morning. The low will give west gale force 8 and occasionally severe gale force 9 south of the center. The wind is expected to decrease Monday afternoon.
Area
Applies to Troms and Kyst- and Fjordstroekene i Vest-Finnmark.
Instructions
Be aware of abrupt weather changes. Check road reports (175.no).
Consequences
Abrupt change in wind speed and wind direction. It can be difficult to navigate due to snow, blowing snow and reduced visibility. Some journeys may have longer travel time.
Timeline
- Monday, 1 March 01:00 - ongoing danger
- Monday, 1 March 16:00 - danger is over
Warning for the area Torsvaag to Russian Border: Monday afternoon and evening high water level is expected. More information about timing of high water level and values for positions along the coast at sehavniva.no. The uncertainty of the predicted water level is 5-10 cm.
Area
Applies to Kyst- and fjordstroekene i Finnmark.
Instructions
Due to high waves be careful in coastal areas. Check the mooring of the boat and secure objects inside boathouses and in the coastal zone.
Consequences
Wind and waves in combination with high water level may cause minor damage to infrastructure and buildings in the coastal zone.
Timeline
- Monday, 1 March 14:00 - ongoing danger
- Monday, 1 March 21:00 - danger is over
On Monday we expect high avalanche danger for region Finnmarkskysten. Avalanche problem is wind drifted snow (slab avalanches) and persistent weak layer (slab avalanches).
Area
Applies to Finnmarkskysten.
Instructions
Travelling in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may hit avalanche-exposed roads and settlements.
| Time | Weather | Temperature | Precipitation mm | Wind speed | Wind description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
cloudy | Temperature0° | 0 to 0.2 | 15 m/s from north with gusts at 18 m/s | Moderate gale from north with gusts at 18 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-1° | 0 to 0.2 | 15 m/s from north with gusts at 18 m/s | Moderate gale from north with gusts at 18 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-1° | 0 to 0.2 | 13 m/s from north with gusts at 17 m/s | Strong breeze from north with gusts at 17 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-1° | 0 to 0.2 | 12 m/s from north west with gusts at 16 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 16 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-1° | 0 to 0.2 | 13 m/s from north west with gusts at 16 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 16 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-2° | 0 | 14 m/s from north west with gusts at 16 m/s | Moderate gale from north west with gusts at 16 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-2° | 0 | 14 m/s from north west with gusts at 17 m/s | Moderate gale from north west with gusts at 17 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-2° | 0 | 14 m/s from north west with gusts at 17 m/s | Moderate gale from north west with gusts at 17 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-2° | 0 | 15 m/s from north west with gusts at 18 m/s | Moderate gale from north west with gusts at 18 m/s |