Weather Warning: Snow Storm
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Issued by IMO - Meteorologist on duty
⏳ In force until Thu 15 Oct, 05:00 📍 Westfjords (approximate) 🕑 13 h ago
North 18-25 m/s. Considerable or heavy snow or sleet with poor visibility and snow on roads. Travelling 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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CertaintyLikely
EventWeather Warning: Snow Storm
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaWestfjords
Issuing authorityIMO - Meteorologist on duty
Contactforecaster@vedur.is
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-14T09:04:45-00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-14T15:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-15T02:00:00-00:00
📋 Official instructions
No official instructions supplied with this report.📄 Message details
Alert identifieris-IMO-3495a758-cc2a-46a5-adca-23c299bd0827
Message typeUpdate
SenderIMO-Icelandic_Met_Office
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesis-IMO-6140487a-91f5-4004-a354-db3fed37e458
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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.
- Considerable or heavy snow or sleet with poor visibility and snow on roads.
- Travelling is not advised.
- Strong wind gusts and loose objects outside can be blown away.
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