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Friday very heavy snowfall with locally 30-50 cm in 24 hours is expected. More snow is expected in mountain areas. It is also expected strong wind in area, with northwest storm force 10 late Thursday evening and first part Friday.The heavy showers are expected south in Trøndelag early Friday. North part of Sogn og Fjordane and in Møre og Romsdal the most heavy showers are expected Friday afternoon. Vulnerable infrastructure can be affected by large accumulations of snow. Travel time may increase on many journeys. Driving conditions can be hazardous. The power supply may be impacted. Blowing snow at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.Vulnerable installations and objects should be protected. Consider whether the journey is necessary. Allow a lot of extra time for transportation and driving. Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors.

DNMI

A polar low will hit the coast of Møre and Romsdal and Trøndelag late Thursday evening and early Friday morning. Along the coast southwest or west severe gale force 9 is expected ahead of the Polar low before veering to northwest storm force 10. Heavy snow showers are expected, with wind gusts of 35-40 m/s on the coast and 27-33 m/s further inland. Abrupt change in wind speed and wind direction. It can be difficult to navigate due to snow, blowing snow and reduced visibility. Some journeys may have longer travel time. It can be locally difficult driving conditions due to heavy snowfall in combination with wind. The power supply may be impacted.Be aware of abrupt weather changes. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Consider whether the journey is necessary. Check road reports (175.no). Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving.

DNMI

Thursday snow showers is expected, locally it is expected 10-30 cm of snow, in mountain areas more. 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. Blowing snow 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.

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