The Icelandic Met office (IMO) has issued a travel warning for the Westfjords, Southeast Iceland and mountain roads around Iceland today (Monday). Strong northeast wind, or 15-23 m/s (54-83 km/h, 33.5-54.5 mph) is expected in those area accompanied by rain or sleet, and snow in mountains.
Strong wind gusts can also be expected near mountains. The strongest gusts will be near Öræfajökull glacier in Southeast Iceland, where gusts can reach 40 m/s. That is 144 km/h or 90 mph so avoid travelling along the Ring Road in the area if you can.
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The wind will be generally slower in the capital area and the Southwest part of the country and mostly dry.
The temperature will be 0 til 8 C (32-46 F), mildest in Southeast Iceland.
You can follow road conditions around Iceland live via the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration’s web cams.
The Icelandic Met office (IMO) has issued a travel warning for the Westfjords, Southeast Iceland and mountain roads around Iceland today (Monday). Strong northeast wind, or 15-23 m/s (54-83 km/h, 33.5-54.5 mph) is expected in those area accompanied by rain or sleet, and snow in mountains.
Strong wind gusts can also be expected near mountains. The strongest gusts will be near Öræfajökull glacier in Southeast Iceland, where gusts can reach 40 m/s. That is 144 km/h or 90 mph so avoid travelling along the Ring Road in the area if you can.
Read more: Waterfall running upside down, yes it can get quite windy in Iceland
The wind will be generally slower in the capital area and the Southwest part of the country and mostly dry.
The temperature will be 0 til 8 C (32-46 F), mildest in Southeast Iceland.
You can follow road conditions around Iceland live via the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration’s web cams.
