The meteorologists get good use for the warning triangles when it comes to Lofoten and Vesterålen. There is an orange danger warning for a lot of snow There is a yellow danger warning for stiff gales There is also a significant avalanche danger There is a strong thunderstorm on the way, as a result of a low pressure west of northern Norway. In some places, 30 to 50 centimeters of snow has been reported in 24 hours. That is according to the state meteorologist at the Meteorological Institute, Gunnar Noer. – There could be traffic problems, says Noer. Photo: Meteorological Institute Which areas receive the largest amounts of snow is somewhat uncertain: – If the precipitation moves on, it will be spread over a larger area and then you will get smaller amounts and not as great consequences and less danger of avalanches. For the time being, it seems that Lofoten will be the hardest hit. Considerable risk of avalanches The state meteorologist says that it can also blow up to stiff gales in some places. – Take a shovel with you in the car. Have good tires and, of course, good clothes, as usual. Photo: Meteorological Institute – If you have loose snow and stiff gales, there will be a lot of pack snow, especially in the mountains. Strong wind and snow can increase the risk of avalanches beyond Wednesday evening. Therefore, Varsom.no has reported a significant avalanche danger for Lofoten and Vesterålen, which encourages people to avoid mud areas where fresh pack snow accumulates. The greatest risk of avalanches is on Wednesday evening, but according to Noer, you should be observant if you have decided to go randonee skiing at the weekend as well. Karlberg warns that roads and mountain passes can be closed at short notice. Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre – In our days of randonee skis and headlamps, there are many people who want to go skiing. People must be very aware that they steer clear of north-facing slopes. Some people recommend checking Varsom.no before heading out into the mountains. Roads may be closed – There will be a lot of snow and if there is also wind, it can be quite challenging. That’s what Jo-Andre Karlberg, traffic operator at Vegtrafikksentralen Nord, says. Karlberg states that the weather has already affected traffic. – There is a risk that you may come across some jibs after the road and that there is a lot of snow on the road. It looks like there will be some rain. Furthermore, Karlberg says that the traffic center has already received reports of jib flaps and the need for plowing on the E10 in Lofoten. – There have been a number of complaints about the need for plowing and then there have been a number of cars that have been stopped due to jib skids and slippery roads. The traffic operator encourages people to assess the conditions and check the traffic reports and the webcams on 175.no before getting into the car. – Follow the traffic announcements to see if the road is open. There may be a number of closures in the future, says Karlberg. Photo: Statens vegvesen According to the Meteorological Institute, activity will decrease beyond Thursday evening, and towards the weekend there will be plus temperatures. Then the precipitation will often come as a mixture of snow and sleet. – It will be zero on the roads and it can be slippery if the snow settles, says Noer.
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Danger of a lot of snow in Lofoten and parts of Vesterålen – news Nordland
