Ring Road 1 across Holtavörðuheiði heath, West Iceland, is currently impassable due to heavy snow and limited visibility. According to the Icelandic Met Office, gale force winds and hail showers will continue to batter the western regions today.
Motorists are to expect dangerous road conditions in the area.
Hail showers and icy patches are reported on Reykjanes road between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík.
Roads along the south coast are slick, according to information from the Road and Coastal Administration.
Severe winter weather is reported in the southern Westfjords – road conditions at Hálfdán and Miklidalur valley are extremely hazardous.
Check the Road and Coastal Administration's website for further updates on road conditions.
Updated at 2.30 pm:
Ring Road 1 across Holtavörðuheiði heath is again closed to traffic due to a five-car accident, reports the National Broadcasting Service.
Holtavörðuheiði had been impassable earlier today due to heavy snow, wind and limited visibility.
According to the Vesturland Police Department it is unclear when the road will reopen.
Ring Road 1 across Holtavörðuheiði heath, West Iceland, is currently impassable due to heavy snow and limited visibility. According to the Icelandic Met Office, gale force winds and hail showers will continue to batter the western regions today.
Motorists are to expect dangerous road conditions in the area.
Hail showers and icy patches are reported on Reykjanes road between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík.
Roads along the south coast are slick, according to information from the Road and Coastal Administration.
Severe winter weather is reported in the southern Westfjords – road conditions at Hálfdán and Miklidalur valley are extremely hazardous.
Check the Road and Coastal Administration's website for further updates on road conditions.
Updated at 2.30 pm:
Ring Road 1 across Holtavörðuheiði heath is again closed to traffic due to a five-car accident, reports the National Broadcasting Service.
Holtavörðuheiði had been impassable earlier today due to heavy snow, wind and limited visibility.
According to the Vesturland Police Department it is unclear when the road will reopen.
