Travellers heading for North Iceland should revise their travel plans as two stretches of the Ring Road in the north have been closed. A semi truck was blown over on Holtavörðuheiði heath earlier today. The Ring Road over Holtavörðuheiði has not been closed, but the Icelandic Road and Coastal Authority warns drivers to expect ice and icy patches on the road.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued a Yellow Weather Alert for all of North Iceland. Driving conditions are extremely challenging due to northerly gales and very low visibility due to snowfall and blizzards.
Vatnsskarð pass, which connects Húnaflói fjord and Skagafjörður fjord is closed as well as Öxnadalsheiði heath, which separates Skagafjörður fjord and Eyjafjörður fjord. The IRCA reports that drivers should expect snow or ice on other roads in North Iceland.
Drivers should take extra care on heaths or mountain passes, as weather conditions deteriorate rapidly with higher altitude. Earlier today the driver of a semi truck lost control of his vehicle on the Ring Road on Holtavörðuheiði heath. Holtavörðuheiði heath separates West and North Iceland. The driver was unhurt, but the vehicle landed on its side next to the road. The local news site Vísir reports that conditions are challenging on the heath. Drivers are asked to show caution.
Travellers heading for North Iceland should revise their travel plans as two stretches of the Ring Road in the north have been closed. A semi truck was blown over on Holtavörðuheiði heath earlier today. The Ring Road over Holtavörðuheiði has not been closed, but the Icelandic Road and Coastal Authority warns drivers to expect ice and icy patches on the road.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued a Yellow Weather Alert for all of North Iceland. Driving conditions are extremely challenging due to northerly gales and very low visibility due to snowfall and blizzards.
Vatnsskarð pass, which connects Húnaflói fjord and Skagafjörður fjord is closed as well as Öxnadalsheiði heath, which separates Skagafjörður fjord and Eyjafjörður fjord. The IRCA reports that drivers should expect snow or ice on other roads in North Iceland.
Drivers should take extra care on heaths or mountain passes, as weather conditions deteriorate rapidly with higher altitude. Earlier today the driver of a semi truck lost control of his vehicle on the Ring Road on Holtavörðuheiði heath. Holtavörðuheiði heath separates West and North Iceland. The driver was unhurt, but the vehicle landed on its side next to the road. The local news site Vísir reports that conditions are challenging on the heath. Drivers are asked to show caution.
