Very slippery roads in Eastern Norway and in parts of Agder after a change in weather – Greater Oslo

– We already have several reports on the critically slippery section on the E6 in Østfold. We encourage people to leave the car if you don’t absolutely have to go out for a drive, the police write on X. The reason is that it is raining and the temperatures are below zero. Southern Norway: – Smoothest on side roads Precipitation has been reported over large parts of the country where it comes as rain. The rainfall has created challenges with stormwater and slippery side roads. – It is smoothest on the side roads that are covered with snow and have had some rain, says traffic operator Anniken Island and adds: – We get a few complaints that it is slippery all around. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has received a report of water accumulation on the E39 near Lyngdal. – All the contractors are out and they are aware of it, so measures will be taken continuously, says the traffic operator in the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. Orange danger warning After long periods of bitter cold and, among other things, a cold record in Oslo, plus degrees have now been reported for a few days. And rain on snow and icy roads. Due to the change in weather, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute has issued an orange warning that a lot of ice is expected. Now it is expected to fall. Graphics: Meteorological Institute This is expected to cause very great challenges for accessibility, writes the Meteorological Institute. They think you should consider whether you have to go out and travel. The meteorologists recommend: Preferably use spikes Follow advice and check the status of transport operators Transport services may be affected The danger warning applies from midnight, the night of Monday and until Monday at 4 p.m. Closed schools On Friday it was known that pupils and staff at upper secondary schools in several counties must have home school on Monday due to the predicted change in weather. This applies to Østfold, Akershus and most of Buskerud. – We have been advised not to let the students out into the traffic due to the weather that is expected, and therefore the high schools will be closed on Monday, county councilor Lise Hagen Rebbestad for education and skills previously told news.



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