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Heavy Snow Disrupts Traffic Throughout Eastern Norway; More Snow predicted Overnight
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Eastern Norway grappled with significant snowfall on Tuesday, leading to substantial traffic disruptions and delays. Public transportation, including buses, trains, and even flights, were affected, with many routes being delayed or cancelled altogether.
Meteorologists had issued an orange weather alert for heavy snow, which was scheduled to end at 10 PM on Tuesday. However, according to Ole Henrik Botvar, a meteorologist at the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, the snow is not expected to let up entirely just yet.
"The snow will continue throughout the night and into tomorrow morning," Botvar said. "We expect Innlandet and the eastern parts of Akershus to receive more snow. Around the Oslofjord, there will be some sleet, making for icy and slippery roads."
While a warning for icy roads has not been issued yet, Botvar cautioned that does not mean conditions will be safe. "Just because there’s no warning does not mean it won’t be slippery," he said.
Ruter, the public transportation provider, advised passengers to brace for possible delays and cancellations on Wednesday as well. Nevertheless, the company plans to operate according to its regular schedule.
Photo: Full packs a punch as buses don’t run. Tuesday marked the first heavy snowfall, with some areas receiving up to 50 centimeters of snow. (Photo: Gorm Kallestad / NTB)
