Headline:
Snow Warning as Heavy Snowfall Expected in Southern Norway; orange alert extended to Tuesday evening
Subhead:
Met Office warns of heavy snowfall, urging drivers to stay off roads; Apple iPhone 13 launch event live updates
Residents in Southern Norway are bracing for more heavy snowfall as the Met Office has extended its orange weather alert until Tuesday evening. The new timeline indicates that the worst of the snowy conditions will not subside until late in the evening.
The Met Office’s Ingrid Bentsen warned that the snowfall could accumulate to 30-40 cm in some areas, with localized amounts reaching up to 60 cm. The weather is expected to transition to rain in outer regions as the day progresses.
Snow chaos disrupts traffic and travel:
- Heavy traffic congestion reported across the region
- Numerous flight cancellations and delays
- Train and bus services experiencing disruptions
- Some schools and businesses closed
- Multiple road closures and accident reports
Met Office’s advice:
offiziellen the Met Office advised drivers to stay off the roads due to challenging driving conditions. Motorists are urged to monitor the situation and assess potential impacts on their travels.
Statens Vegvesen’s warning:
officialt Statens Vegvesen cautioned that strong winds coupled with heavy snowfall could lead to significant snowdrifts, making travel extremely difficult. Motorists are encouraged to consider delaying their journeys until conditions improve.
Snow-related incidents:
- Three people injured after trees fell onto their vehicles
- Multiple road closures due to fallen trees and power lines
- Several reports of vehicles sliding off the road
Snowfall in other regions:
- Yellow weather alert for snow in Western and Eastern Norway
- Localized snowfall amounts between 10-25 cm
- Some bus services suspended in Rogaland
Gjøvikbanen experiencing technical difficulties:
- Cargo train between Hakadal and Jensrud stuck due to technical issues
- One track closed; second track open for regular traffic
- Some train delays expected
Apple iPhone 13 launch event live updates:
- Follow live updates on Dagbladet’s dedicated event page
