Recommendations
- Remove ice from the boat
Consequences
- Rapid ice accumulation on a small boat may cause it to lose its stability, tip over and sink
- For ships the issue is more directed towards slippery decks, handrailing, ladders, iced down safety boats and safety equipment
- Ice accumulation may also damage radio communication if the antennas are freezing
- Moderate ice accumulation on the bow/bridge of the ship
Description
Locally moderate vessel icing in exposed coastal and fjord areas.
Area
Applies to Coastal and fjord districts in Eastern Finnmark
Time period
- Tuesday, 05 December kl. 19:00 - ongoing danger
- Sunday, 10 December kl. 13:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - moderate icing on shipRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- 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
Description
From Wednesday evening local blowing snow is expected at the mountain roads due to strong wind from southeast. Also exposed lower areas can expect blowing snow.
Area
Applies to Northern Troms and parts of Finnmark
Time period
- Wednesday, 06 December kl. 22:00 - ongoing danger
- Friday, 08 December kl. 22:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - blowing snowRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- It is not recommended to be at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Large waves
- High risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea
- Sea heaps up
- Moderate amounts of airborne spray
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Thursday still south near gale force 7, occasionally gale force 8, mulig strong gale force 9.
Area
Applies to Fruholmen - Slettnes lighthouse
Time period
- Thursday, 07 December kl. 08:00 - ongoing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
Time | Weather | Temp. | Precip. mm | Wind(gust) m/s | Wind desc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
-6° | 0 | 14 m/s from south west with gusts at 19 m/s | Moderate gale from south west with gusts at 19 m/s | ||
-6° | 0 | 15 m/s from south west with gusts at 20 m/s | Moderate gale from south west with gusts at 20 m/s | ||
-6° | 0 | 14 m/s from south west with gusts at 20 m/s | Moderate gale from south west with gusts at 20 m/s | ||
-6° | 0 | 14 m/s from south west with gusts at 19 m/s | Moderate gale from south west with gusts at 19 m/s |
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