Advarsler

Early Saturday morning locally strong wind gusts of 27 - 33 m/s are expected. Saturday morning veering southwesterly up to storm force 10, first in the south. Saturday afternoon decreasing, first in the south. Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply may be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road. Blowing snow at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. High waves may cause damage to infrastructure and buildings in the coastal zone.Secure loose objects. Close windows and doors tightly. Make sure that gutters, scaffolding, aerials and tarpaulins are securely attached. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.

DNMI

From Friday evening to Saturday evening large amounts of snow are expected. Locally can come 15 to 30 cm in 24 hours, even more in the mountain areas. The freezing level is expected to change between 300 and 700 m height. It will increase to 700 m Friday evening and Saturday morning and then decrease again throughout Saturday. Vulnerable infrastructure can be affected due to accumulation of snow. Travel time may increase on some journeys. Local driving conditions may become difficult. Blowing snow at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.Vulnerable installations and objects should be protected. Allow some extra time for transportation and driving. Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors.

DNMI