Travel warnings issued for today in North and East Iceland

Drivers are warned of slippery road conditions.

Drivers are warned of slippery road conditions. mbl.is/Skapti Hallgrímsson

People intending to travel to North Iceland are warned that a storm is expected in South East and East Iceland and snowfall is expected in areas in North Iceland from Varmahlíð to Seyðisfjörður. 

IS-SAR has issued the following warnings: 

Strong Winds in South East and East! Very strong winds (gusts up to 40m/s, 145km/h, 90mph) expected between Skaftafell and Djúpivogur today. People travelling in camper vans or with trailers should delay travel until the wind calms.

Snowfall expected in the North. Snowfall is expected in areas above 200 m (650 ft.) today from Varmahlíð to Seyðisfjörður. Slippery mountain road conditions! Most vehicles are not equipped for winter yet so SLOW DOWN!



Weather

Overcast

Today

2 °C

Light rain

Later today

3 °C

Overcast

Tomorrow

4 °C