Headline: Brisk New Year’s Eve Forecast: Snow Expected in Large Parts of Norway
ěSubhead: Meteorologists Predict Temperature Drops and Snowfall Across the Country
ěLead Paragraph: NRK – Get ready for a chilly New Year’s Eve as a northwesterly weather front heads towards the entire country, according to Alexander Skeltved, duty meteorologist at the Meteorological Institute. Temperatures are expected to drop, and if there’s any precipitation, it will most likely fall as snow.
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A cold snap is predicted for New Year’s Eve across Norway, with temperatures expected to drop to a uniform -3 to -4°C in most parts of the country. The exceptions are the inner regions of Innlandet and the mountainous areas, where temperatures could plummet to -10 to -15°C.
In Rogaland and around Kristiansand, temperatures will hover close to zero, possibly even turning positive. These regions can expect rain and sleet instead of snow, accompanied by moderate wind conditions.
Alexander Skeltved, duty meteorologist at the Meteorological Institute, anticipates calm wind conditions, noting that the primary concern is whether precipitation occurs and, if so, whether it falls as snow or rain. He is, however, optimistic about the snowfall being early enough in the day to facilitate rocket launches.
"The question is whether there will be precipitation, and if so, snow is more likely than not," he said, adding that while there will be snow early in the day, the weather could improve later, providing clear skies and good visibility in Møre og Romsdal and southern Trøndelag around midnight.
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Vakthavande statsmeteorolog Alexander Skeltved ved Meteorologisk institutt.
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The snowfall, which is expected to occur in waves throughout the day, will first hit North Norway during the day, moving southwards towards Vestlandet and finally reaching eastern Norway late in the day. The coastal regions of Rogaland and Agder, however, can expect rain or sleet instead.
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Alexander Skeltved, duty meteorologist at the Meteorological Institute, provides hope for rocket launch enthusiasts: "Even though there could be snow early in the day, later conditions may become quite favorable with good visibility in Møre og Romsdal and southern Trøndelag around midnight."
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SIKT: In 2016, visibility was good in Trondheim. It could be the same this year.
ěSubhead: Snow and Rain Expected Through the Weekend
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In a yellow warning issued on Friday, meteorologists have advised of significant snowfall in parts of Nordvestlandet and Trøndelag from Sunday afternoon until Monday. They predict 5 to 25 centimeters of snow over 24 hours, along with strong winds that could lead to snowdrifts in the mountains.
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"Reckon on extra travel time and drive according to the conditions," advises Alexander Skeltved.
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Statsmeteorologen writes that extra travel time should be factored in due to the weather conditions.
ěSubhead: Rain and Wind Battering North-Norway This Weekend
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Meteorologists also predict stormy weather in North Norway this weekend, with strong winds and heavy rain expected in Nordland, particularly in Vestfjord, Salten, and Lofoten.
"Winds from the southwest, which we’ve had for a while, bring mild and wet weather, leading to substantial rainfall, especially in the mentioned areas," says Saltvedt.
In Northern Norway, winds and snowfall will create drifting snow conditions, while further south, fog is expected, particularly in Rogaland, Agder, and southern parts of Eastern Norway. Expect overcast skies and rain throughout the weekend, followed by a transition to northwesterly winds and cold air on Sunday and Monday.
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