For Vestland, the red danger warning applies to Sunnmøre, inner Fjordane, inner Voss and Sogn. A low pressure, so-called atmospheric river, will hit Norway. Several danger warnings The frost that has been around can cause the water to have problems draining away. It is expected to be both the warmest and wettest in Vestland. NVE has therefore sent a yellow danger warning for silt and soil, slush and silt landslides for parts of Agder, Rogaland and Vestland. In northern Norway, a yellow warning has been issued due to wind gusts of up to 30–35 m/s. This can mean snow squalls and poor visibility. Locally, as much as 100 millimeters of rain can fall in 24 hours. Feija Stenius, hydrologist at Flaumvarslinga, says that they are assessing the situation carefully over the next few days. – There is a lot of uncertainty in the amount of precipitation and the snow limit. We are monitoring other areas as well, but must wait for reliable weather forecasts before making a final assessment. Markus Eckerstorfer, avalanche watchman, says that they are upgrading the danger warning to danger level four, i.e. red warning, for areas both in Nordland and in Vestland. – The landslide will pick up already tomorrow. Some places get a significant danger level of 3, but on Saturday it is danger level of 4. Danger levels for avalanches Varsom.no operates with five different danger levels for avalanches. Danger level 1 – slight Danger level 2 – moderate danger Danger level 3 – significant danger Danger level 4 – great danger Danger level 5 – very great danger. Danger level 5 is rare, but is important in preparedness for landslides against roads, tracks, infrastructure and buildings. At level 5, all traffic is advised against. Source: varsom.no But he adds that it may be that the warning is adjusted down if the weather forecast changes. – There is a different risk of avalanches in the rest of the country, but the highest risk of avalanches is around Svartisen and Vestlandet Sunnmøre to Hardanger. This is what it looks like from the weather forecast now, says the supervisor. If you’re going out by car, you should check the danger warning yr at varsom.no. – Will the traffic be affected by the avalanche this weekend? – The avalanche warning applies to the entire region, but that it is difficult to say for sure where the avalanche will go and how big it will be, says Eckerstorfer. Car owners beware Steinus can still already say that there will be traffic challenges. For mild weather and rain on already icy or icy roads. In Odda, Thord Paulsen, the car collector known from “Heroes of the Winter Road” on Discovery, is invited to hectic days. Thord Paulsen encourages motorists to drive calmly. Photo: Tale Hauso / news – I think it will be very smooth, says Thord Paulsen. Arild Tistel at Førde bilberging in Sunnfjord will face the weekend with extra preparedness. – We foresee that it will shoot up a little sub-cooled, and where it is already wintery there will be ice until it disappears. Then it will be especially smooth for at least a day or two, he says. The car owners expect more work ahead. Photo: Jarand Aga Baas / news SOGN OG FJORDANE – Remember food and warm clothing Despite the contractors’ diligent efforts, things can quickly go wrong. – Christmas is approaching, people are stressing about Christmas shopping and maybe driving a bit fast. Then things can quickly go wrong. Now it’s just a matter of driving carefully and taking it easy, says Paulsen. He addresses a special encouragement to those going over the mountain passes. – A full tank in the car, warm clothes and food are nice to have with you. Those with an electric car should charge well. It is important to have a lot of current, because they can stand and wait a long time, he says. Jan Tveiten, Presis veidrift is working at national road 13 in Odda: – There is a lot of ditch clearing, opening of culverts and preparatory work with salt. So there is a lot of work. Jan Tveiten, Presis Veidrift, buries the streets in Odda for large amounts of rainfall. Photo: Tale Hauso / news The contractor points out that the most important thing is to get the snow and ice to melt, so that the water can flow. – We have everyone we can have out on the road working now. Machines and equipment are ready, so we are ready.
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Upgrade to a red danger warning for avalanches – news Vestland
