Værmelding for Øksfjord

From Friday afternoon, 30-50 cm of snow is expected over 24 hours, locally up to 60 cm till late Sunday morning. Additionally, strong winds from the north and northwest are expected, which, combined with the snowfall will result in heavy blowing snow. The precipitation will at times come as rain at the coast. Travel time may increase on many journeys. Driving conditions can be hazardous. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.Allow a lot of extra time for transportation and driving. Check road reports (175.no). The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors.

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Late Friday morning northeast occasionally gale force 8, from friday afternoon northeast occasionally severe gale force 9. Friday evening backing north, early Saturday decreasing, first in north. Moderate waves. Risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift. Considerable airborne spray.It is not recommended to be at sea in a small boat.

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