Strong winds and large amounts of precipitation in the form of snow have been reported in parts of Sørlandet and Austlandet on New Year’s Eve. In Western Norway and in Trøndelag, no snow has been reported, but strong winds can present challenges for those who love fireworks. – It’s a bad combo with fireworks, strong wind and large amounts of rainfall. That is according to state meteorologist, Terje Alsvik Walløe. Terje Alsvik Walløe warns against difficult weather conditions on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Kamilla Pedersen He is particularly thinking of Agder and southern parts of Austlandet. An orange warning for snow and a yellow warning for high winds have been issued here on New Year’s Eve. There may be up to 1 meter of snow On Saturday morning, Varsom updated the messages to send out an orange danger warning for snow in parts of Southern and Eastern Norway. From Sunday morning to Tuesday morning, a lot of snow is expected: 30–50 centimetres. In a smaller area, an extremely large amount of snow can fall: 50–100 centimetres, writes the Meteorological Institute. The warning applies from 11:00 Sunday to 09:00 Tuesday. On Saturday morning, Varsom warns that there may be an extremely large amount of snow in a small area in Southern and Eastern Norway. Photo: Meteorological Institute – Southern and Eastern Norway will experience the most difficult weather conditions over the New Year’s weekend, says the meteorologist. People in the north of the country, on the other hand, can look forward to great conditions for festive fireworks with clear stars and a maximum of a fresh breeze, the farthest north, according to Alsvik Walløe. – Rockets can change direction Fire chief Thoralf Bjørnbakk Juva, in Østre Agder The fire service states that they have increased preparedness during the Christmas and New Year weekend. He says the predicted gale force winds are very challenging and can create dangerous situations during the New Year celebrations. – The problem is that the rockets can easily change direction when there are strong gusts of wind. People shooting up or just watching can get these right in the face. Fire chief Thoralf Bjørnbakk Juva, in the Østre Agder Fire Service, says there is no shame in dropping fireworks if the weather conditions make it unsafe. Photo: Svein Sundsdal / news Juva thinks there is no shame in dropping the fireworks in such conditions. He also asks people who handle fireworks to protect themselves with goggles. The snowy weather can also obstruct visibility for those using the party fireworks. The fire service also fears that strong winds can also increase the risk of fire. – When the fireworks change direction, they can enter buildings and ignite them. We saw that happen at a school not many years ago, says Juva. A yellow warning for gales has also been issued for Karmøy and Utsira in the north, and a yellow warning for storms for Utsira in the south of Rogaland. – There will be a lot of wind throughout the county, it’s good to be careful in the New Year and wear safety glasses and take extra care, says meteorologist Alexander Skeltved. Big contrasts in the weather While the south of the country has to prepare to enter the new year with snow and wind in many places, the big weather winners on New Year’s Eve are Northern Norway and Central Norway. There, the weather gods offer plenty of clear and cold winter weather. – It might be a good idea to wear a lot of clothes. It can get a little cold in many places, says state meteorologist Terje Alsvik Walløe. Further south in the country towards Trøndelag and Møre og Romsdal, the wind will be more embarrassing. – Especially north in Trøndelag. There, the wind will be felt well, even if the weather is clear and fine, then the wind will make it feel a little extra sour and cold. In Nordland, you can expect a nice evening with easterly winds. The meteorologist explains that it will be cold, but not super cold. In Bodø there may be a slight gale with a fresh breeze. – There are often northern lights in Northern Norway when there are few clouds, but it is not so easy to say in advance. You have to check the Northern Lights forecast when it approaches, but it’s not quite my table. Fine weather conditions for fireworks in the north, New Year’s Eve. Photo: Stein Roar Leite / news
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Dangerous weather for fireworks in the south – clear stars in the north – news Sørlandet – Local news, TV and radio
