Park rangers by Lake Askja in the Central Highlands woke up on Sunday morning to a white ground after heavy snowfall during the night.
Haukur Björnsson, a park ranger at the Drekagil highland cabin, by Öskjuvatn Lake, told the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service that the area, which is north of Vatnajökull glacier, has seen some snowfall during the summer, but none of these were heavy enough to completely cover the ground. According to Haukur, the snowfall has not deterred visitors on Sunday.
The accompanying photos, which appeared on the Facebook page of The Touring Club of Akureyri show that conditions north of Vatnajökull Glacier look more like December than July!
Hvít jörð aftur í Dreka í dag. Myndir: Haukur Björnsson skálavörður.
Posted by Ferðafélag Akureyrar FFA on Monday, July 20, 2015
Prepare well before travelling in the Centra Highlands
The photos, and the snowfall over the weekend, also reminds us that travelling in the Highlands requires planning and preparation: Anyone venturing into the highlands needs to remember that conditions are unusually treacherous this summer, and that the weather can change without notice. Expect anything, even winter storms in the middle of summer!
For tips on how to travel in the highlands go to safetravel.is, which is operated by Iceland Search and Travel.
Up to date information on conditions along highland roads is found at the website of the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration.
Park rangers by Lake Askja in the Central Highlands woke up on Sunday morning to a white ground after heavy snowfall during the night.
Haukur Björnsson, a park ranger at the Drekagil highland cabin, by Öskjuvatn Lake, told the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service that the area, which is north of Vatnajökull glacier, has seen some snowfall during the summer, but none of these were heavy enough to completely cover the ground. According to Haukur, the snowfall has not deterred visitors on Sunday.
The accompanying photos, which appeared on the Facebook page of The Touring Club of Akureyri show that conditions north of Vatnajökull Glacier look more like December than July!
Hvít jörð aftur í Dreka í dag. Myndir: Haukur Björnsson skálavörður.
Posted by Ferðafélag Akureyrar FFA on Monday, July 20, 2015
Prepare well before travelling in the Centra Highlands
The photos, and the snowfall over the weekend, also reminds us that travelling in the Highlands requires planning and preparation: Anyone venturing into the highlands needs to remember that conditions are unusually treacherous this summer, and that the weather can change without notice. Expect anything, even winter storms in the middle of summer!
For tips on how to travel in the highlands go to safetravel.is, which is operated by Iceland Search and Travel.
Up to date information on conditions along highland roads is found at the website of the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration.
