The road between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón is closed
The closure is expected to remain in effect until the evening. Photo/Landsbjörg
The main road between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón has been closed due to severe weather. The closure is expected to remain in effect until the evening. A yellow weather alert is in force for Southeast Iceland until 19:00. Snowfall is occurring in the area, with blowing snow in places, and strong northeasterly winds or gale conditions.
Localized wind gusts may exceed 40 m/s, with sustained winds of 15–25 m/s, strongest in Öræfi.
An uncertainty phase is in effect from 10:00 to 19:00 between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón, and from 12:00 to 18:00 between Markarfljót and Kirkjubæjarklaustur due to the storm.
Weather around the country
The forecast for today calls for northeasterly winds of 10–18 m/s, increasing to 18–25 m/s in the southeast. Snow or sleet will fall at times, with little precipitation in the west. Temperatures will hover around or below freezing.
Tomorrow, northerly winds of 8–13 m/s are expected, increasing to 13–18 m/s in the east. Snow showers are forecast for North and East Iceland, while other regions will see dry and bright weather. Temperatures will range from –3°C to –8°C in many areas. Winds will gradually ease in the afternoon, precipitation will taper off tomorrow evening, and temperatures will drop further.
