From Saturday afternoon southwest gale force 8, from Saturday evening strong gale force 9.
Area
Applies to Skomvaer - Loppa.
Instructions
Do not go out at sea in a small boat.
Consequences
High waves whose crests sometimes roll over. Airborne spray may reduce visibility.
Timeline
- Saturday, 22 January 13:00 - increasing danger
- Sunday, 23 January 06:00 - danger is over
Landslides may be expected. Exposed railways and roads may be closed. Risk of slushflows is especially high in areas with more than 50 cm snow. The snow may in some places be fully water-saturated. Slushflows are triggered even in relatively gentle slopes, where water accumulates. Slushflows follow terrain depressions and may develop into debris flows. Heavy snowmelt is expected. Heavy rain is expected.
Area
Applies to Nordland og deler av Troms.
Instructions
Keep water paths and culverts free of snow, ice, gravel, waste, twigs and leaves. Clogged waterways with dammed water may cause landslides.
Consequences
Landslides may be expected. Exposed railways and roads may be closed.
From Saturday evening south to southwest up to severe gale force 9, with local gust 27-35 m/s. The danger decreases early Sunday morning.
Area
Applies to Salten, Ofoten, Lofoten, Vesteraalen and Soer-Troms.
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. Bridges may be closed. 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. 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. 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
- Saturday, 22 January 20:00 - wind increases
- Sunday, 23 January 03:00 - wind wanes
From late Sunday morning increasing southwest severe gale force 9 to occasionally storm force 10, with local strong gust 27-40 m/s. Strongest wind expected Sunday evening and early Monday morning. Decreasing wind Monday morning.
Area
Applies to Nordland and Troms.
Instructions
Secure all loose objects. Avoid exposed places. Allow a lot of extra time for transportation and driving. Consider whether the journey is necessary. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.
Consequences
Larger loose items may be taken by the wind. Risk of damage to buildings and infrastructure. Cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport expected. Bridges may be closed. Many journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply will be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. Roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road. 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. 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
- Sunday, 23 January 10:00 - wind increases
- Monday, 24 January 07:00 - wind wanes
The three severity levels
Orange - considerable dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
Sunday evening expected locally very much rain with up to 35-40 mm in 6 hours. The precipitation vil fall as snow above 800-1000 masl.
Area
Applies to Ofoten, Lofoten and Sør-Troms.
Instructions
Consider the need for preventive measures. Follow the advice of emergency authorities, both local and governmental. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Consider whether the journey is necessary. Check road reports (175.no). Adjust the speed and use caution while driving.
Consequences
Risk of flooding of low-lying densely populated areas. Check varsom.no for more information. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Many journeys may have longer travel time. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places.
Timeline
- Sunday, 23 January 18:00 - increasing danger
- Monday, 24 January 00:00 - danger is over
The three severity levels
Orange - considerable dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
| Time | Weather | Temp. | Precip. mm | Wind(gust) m/s | Wind desc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2° | 0 to 0.7 | 6 m/s from south west with gusts at 14 m/s | Moderate breeze from south west with gusts at 14 m/s | |
 | 3° | 0 to 0.6 | 7 m/s from south west with gusts at 13 m/s | Moderate breeze from south west with gusts at 13 m/s | |
| 3° | 0 to 0.7 | 7 m/s from west with gusts at 17 m/s | Moderate breeze from west with gusts at 17 m/s | |
 | 3° | 0 to 0.3 | 6 m/s from west with gusts at 13 m/s | Moderate breeze from west with gusts at 13 m/s | |
| 4° | 0 | 7 m/s from west with gusts at 15 m/s | Moderate breeze from west with gusts at 15 m/s | |
| 4° | 0 to 0.3 | 7 m/s from west with gusts at 15 m/s | Moderate breeze from west with gusts at 15 m/s | |
 | 4° | 0 to 0.9 | 7 m/s from west with gusts at 14 m/s | Moderate breeze from west with gusts at 14 m/s | |
| 5° | 0.1 to 1.3 | 6 m/s from south west with gusts at 13 m/s | Moderate breeze from south west with gusts at 13 m/s | |
| 5° | 0.1 to 1 | 6 m/s from south west with gusts at 14 m/s | Moderate breeze from south west with gusts at 14 m/s | |
| 5° | 0.1 to 1.3 | 6 m/s from south west with gusts at 13 m/s | Moderate breeze from south west with gusts at 13 m/s | |
| 6° | 0 to 0.5 | 9 m/s from south west with gusts at 17 m/s | Fresh breeze from south west with gusts at 17 m/s | |
| 7° | 0.1 to 0.6 | 10 m/s from south west with gusts at 20 m/s | Fresh breeze from south west with gusts at 20 m/s | |
| 7° | 0 to 0.4 | 11 m/s from south west with gusts at 20 m/s | Strong breeze from south west with gusts at 20 m/s | |
| 6° | 0 to 0.4 | 12 m/s from south west with gusts at 22 m/s | Strong breeze from south west with gusts at 22 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.2 to 0.6 | 11 m/s from south west with gusts at 22 m/s | Strong breeze from south west with gusts at 22 m/s | |
 | 6° | 0.3 to 1.2 | 11 m/s from south west with gusts at 21 m/s | Strong breeze from south west with gusts at 21 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.4 to 1.5 | 12 m/s from south west with gusts at 22 m/s | Strong breeze from south west with gusts at 22 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.4 to 2.5 | 13 m/s from south west with gusts at 24 m/s | Strong breeze from south west with gusts at 24 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.4 to 1.7 | 13 m/s from south west with gusts at 25 m/s | Strong breeze from south west with gusts at 25 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.2 to 2.1 | 14 m/s from south west with gusts at 27 m/s | Moderate gale from south west with gusts at 27 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.6 to 2.4 | 16 m/s from south west with gusts at 29 m/s | Moderate gale from south west with gusts at 29 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.4 to 1.9 | 17 m/s from south west with gusts at 32 m/s | Moderate gale from south west with gusts at 32 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.7 to 2.6 | 17 m/s from south west with gusts at 32 m/s | Moderate gale from south west with gusts at 32 m/s | |
| 6° | 0 to 2.9 | 14 m/s from south west with gusts at 31 m/s | Moderate gale from south west with gusts at 31 m/s |