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Bundle up today - it's cold out there!

A very cold day ahead

31 Jan 2016 Frost in Iceland today will be between -5 and -15 degrees.

The joy of sledging down snowy slopes.

PHOTOS: Snow in the city

28 Jan 2016 Here is a collection of photographs from the Icelandic capital Reykjavik and surrounding areas showing life in the snow that has fallen in this part of the country in recent days.

Photo: Sigurður Bogi Sævarsson

Snowy and cold for the rest of the week

27 Jan 2016 Southern and western parts of Iceland has seen a decent dusting of snow today, with wintry conditions set to affect the whole country until at least the end of the week.

Volcanic Lake Askja with Mount Þor­valdstind­ur to the left, crater Víti to the right and Watts­fell in the center, furthest to the south.

Mountain in Iceland highlands named after 19th century British explorer

25 Jan 2016 Mount Vatnsfell in the central highlands near Askja will from now on be called Wattsfell according to a new decree by the Icelandic place name committee. This is in honour of British explorer William Lord Watts.

Lightning over Reykjavik

Thunderstorms predicted this week

25 Jan 2016 Yesterday, thunder and lightning occured in South and South West Iceland and according to the Iceland Met Office, more thunderstorms could occur this week.

Photo: RAX

Winter weather to return this week

25 Jan 2016 Snow will come first to southern and western parts of Iceland, spreading to other parts of the country as the week wears on.

The children were beaming with joy in today's beautiful weather.

The Syrian children experience Icelandic snow

21 Jan 2016 The faces of the Syrian children who just moved to Akureyri were filled with joy as they played in the thick snow. The children form part of the group of refugees who arrived to Iceland on Tuesday.

Eymundur Jóhannsson lives at Kambastígur, a small street under the Nafir hills in Sauðárkrókur, Skagafjörður, North Iceland.

Living under the protection of a mysterious elf woman

21 Jan 2016 Eymundur Jóhannsson lives with his wife and daughter at Kambastígur, a small street in Sauðárkrókur, North Iceland, a place in most danger of avalanches for the town according to a new report by the Iceland Met Office. Despite the danger the family sleep soundly, under the protection of an elf woman.

The Icelandic horse has a thick coat during the winter which it sheds in spring. Many horses spend the winter outside, which they enjoy.

Horses in fresh winter snow

20 Jan 2016 Morgunblaðið photographer RAX, Ragnar Axelsson captured this wonderful photograph of the Icelandic horse in its winter coat, frollicking in the snow.

The man is recovering at the National University Hospital in Reykjavik. His ten-year-old son escaped unhurt.

Snow cat accident in Kópavogur

19 Jan 2016 A man was found unconscious at a Kópavogur roundabout this morning after falling off a snow cat. His ten-year-old son was uninjured in the accident.

Ice crystals on snow in Tungnadalur, Ísafjörður.

Amazing ice crystal formations in the West Fjords

18 Jan 2016 An unusual natural phenomenon has appeared in Ísafjörður in the West Fjords. Ice crystals measuring 1-2 centimetres have formed on the surface of the snow due to special weather conditions that combine humidity, a lot of frost and no wind.

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Video: Lives in a teepee in Reykjavik in the cold and snow

18 Jan 2016 Tryggvi Hansen decided to stop taking part in modern Icelandic society and raised himself a tent in quiet woodlands on the outskirts of the city. Despite snow, storms and freezing temperatures he's nowhere near giving up. Some people might call him crazy but he thinks it's the other way round.

Skiing at Bláfjöll.

Great skiing conditions on International Snow Day

17 Jan 2016 There are plenty of activities scheduled at Iceland's various skiing areas which are all open today. Children under 15 years old can ski for free at Bláfjöll, near Reykjavik today.

The new Raiko icebreaker.

New ice breaking machine for the streets of Reykjavik

15 Jan 2016 Thick ice on Reykjavik's streets and pavements has caused trouble for vehicles and pedestrians and quite a few accidents. Now, the city has purchased a new ice breaking machine to deal with the problem.

Beautiful, snow-covered Akureyri

14 Jan 2016 Akureyri, sometimes called Iceland's capital of the north is covered in a thick layer of snow. Weather conditions are perfect with calm winds and clear skies. Our journalist captured the beauty of this picturesque town this morning.

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