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Glopositive Watch: Haugesund Braces for Slippery Winter’s Grasp on Little Christmas Eve

Haugesund is gearing up for ‘Lille Julaften’ – the day to tie up loose ends before the big Christmas Eve – but with a glitzy twist. The South West Police District issued a warning on Monday evening, urging caution due to rain-in-the-east/” title=”<p><strong>Ukraine Braces for Two Days of Freezing Temperatures, Fog, and Potential Rain in the East</strong></p>”>slippery roads in the Haugesund area and beyond.

"We’re seeing quite slippery conditions in Haugesund, heading towards Kvala, and on Karmøy. It’s probably the same across the entire region," said Tina Fjeldavlie from the Traffic Control Centre, who advises drivers to proceed with care until the roads are properly treated.

Haugesunds Avis, having experienced these conditions firsthand, supports this call for vigilance. "Folks should drive and walk carefully out there," Fjeldavlie reiterates, as the local paper continues to monitor the situation.

Vaktsjef Kåre Johannesen, from Haugesund municipality, also ventured onto the roads himself when reports of slippery patches started coming in. He found the roads around Brakahaug and Skåredalen to be dry and clear. However, he warns, "We haven’t started salting the roads yet. Warmer temperatures and rain are expected later in the evening."

With winter’s grip still firmly in place, the risk of ice formation remains. Johannesen advises, "Even if it’s not freezing now, it might later. People should drive according to conditions and take it slow. It might not be easy, especially on a day like today."

As the Haugalandet community navigates this wintery ‘Little Christmas Eve,’ let’s remember to stay safe and look out for one another. Snow, rain, or sleet, this is what makes our community strong and resilient.