Two words: Slow down! Roads around Iceland are icy and slippery. You should not hit the road outside the capital area except making sure that your car is equipped with winter tires.
According to The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) we can expect showers of snow or rain on Thursday, which will make driving conditions tricky.
Highland roads, which are only meant for large vehicles equipped with 4×4, are closing rapidly. The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) provides daily update on current condition of mountain roads and other roads around Iceland. And you can follow road conditions around Iceland live via IRCA's web cams.
Read more: Tips on how to navigate the rough, Icelandic mountain roads
IMO’s forecast
Thursday: Southwest winds 5-13 m/s (11-29 mph – 18-47 km/h) and showers of snow or rain, but partly cloudy and dry in the east part of the country. Temperature 0 to 5 degrees C (32-41 F).
Friday: Southwest winds 8-13 m/s (18-29 mph/29-47 km/h) and showers of snow, but fair in the east part. Temperature mainly 0 to 5 degrees C (32-41 F). Slower wind and slight frost by evening.
Two words: Slow down! Roads around Iceland are icy and slippery. You should not hit the road outside the capital area except making sure that your car is equipped with winter tires.
According to The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) we can expect showers of snow or rain on Thursday, which will make driving conditions tricky.
Highland roads, which are only meant for large vehicles equipped with 4×4, are closing rapidly. The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) provides daily update on current condition of mountain roads and other roads around Iceland. And you can follow road conditions around Iceland live via IRCA's web cams.
Read more: Tips on how to navigate the rough, Icelandic mountain roads
IMO’s forecast
Thursday: Southwest winds 5-13 m/s (11-29 mph – 18-47 km/h) and showers of snow or rain, but partly cloudy and dry in the east part of the country. Temperature 0 to 5 degrees C (32-41 F).
Friday: Southwest winds 8-13 m/s (18-29 mph/29-47 km/h) and showers of snow, but fair in the east part. Temperature mainly 0 to 5 degrees C (32-41 F). Slower wind and slight frost by evening.
