Weather Warning: Snow Storm
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Issued by IMO - Meteorologist on duty
⏳ In force until Thu 15 Oct, 04:00 📍 Westfjords (approximate) 🕑 40 min ago
North 18-25 m/s and considerable snow with poor visibility deteriorating road conditions. Traveling is not advised. Strong wind gusts and loose objects outside can be blown away.
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyObserved
EventWeather Warning: Snow Storm
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaWestfjords
Issuing authorityIMO - Meteorologist on duty
Contactforecaster@vedur.is
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-14T23:09:00-00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-14T20:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-15T01:00:00-00:00
📋 Official instructions
No official instructions supplied with this report.📄 Message details
Alert identifieris-IMO-9fabd643-028d-42c0-8c32-ab642b3b40e5
Message typeUpdate
SenderIMO-Icelandic_Met_Office
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesis-IMO-15f49a34-0034-4ae2-852c-80f3cea1b166
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- North 18-25 m/s and considerable snow with poor visibility deteriorating road conditions.
- Traveling is not advised.
- Strong wind gusts and loose objects outside can be blown away.
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