Temperatures to rise above freezing
Rain, sleet and maybe snow still on the cards. Photo: Eggert
After a week of bitterly cold conditions, temperatures in many parts of Iceland have started a slow climb back up above freezing.
A southerly wind is bringing in warmer air, with temperatures already positive in low-lying parts of western Iceland.
In the capital Reykjavik, for instance, the maximum temperature last Saturday was -4°C (25°F), whereas this Saturday the city is forecast to see 5°C (41°C).
The warmer air is set to bring a good deal of precipitation – falling as rain, sleet or snow – across the country throughout this week. Despite higher temperatures, icy conditions on many Icelandic roads are likely and drivers are advised to take special care.
You can check out the weather forecast for your part of Iceland on Iceland Monitor here.
Most coastal areas will be in plus figures by Saturday.
