Weather Warning: Snow Storm
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Issued by IMO - Meteorologist on duty
⏳ In force until Thu 15 Oct, 08:00 📍 Northwest Iceland (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
North 18-25 m/s, strongest in the north part. 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 areaNorthwest Iceland
Issuing authorityIMO - Meteorologist on duty
Contactforecaster@vedur.is
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-13T13:15:40-00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-14T21:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-15T05:00:00-00:00
📋 Official instructions
No official instructions supplied with this report.📄 Message details
Alert identifieris-IMO-9ee14311-91f8-4a1d-ad41-9ddc9ebcf213
Message typeUpdate
SenderIMO-Icelandic_Met_Office
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesis-IMO-9165338a-789c-43f3-b300-919d48cabeb8
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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, strongest in the north part.
- 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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