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The Icelandic Roundup: Justice Minister Accused Of Fearmongering
It’s a bumper news week on The Icelandic Roundup: Jón Gunnarsson, the Minister of Justice, has been criticised for spreading misinformation, No Borders activists have encouraged artists to boycott Iceland Airwaves festival, violent crime committed by children is on the increase, and…
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25 International Sailing Race Participants Stranded in Eastfjords
25 sailors had to land in Fáskrúðsfjörður this weekend due to high winds and a third of the boats were damaged, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Summer Sale on T-Shirts in the Grapevine shop! We only have a chance to wear a T-shirt outdoors for…
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As Bad Weather Continues, Lightning Was Spotted in Iceland
Yesterday, the Icelandic Met Office reported an orange alert for most of the country with heavy snowfall and strong winds. The bad weather has caused power outages in many regions, including the South communities of Hólar and Höfn. The repair works have…
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Temperatures In The Country Could Reach Minus 30 With Wind Cooling
Low temperatures are forecast across the country, but the reality may be even colder than these numbers suggest. RUV reports that high wind speeds will contribute to the icy chill across the country. This effect might be felt most strongly in the…
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RVK Newscast #28: Infections Quickly Rising And Crashing Waves In The City
Covid-19 is on a quick rise in Iceland with over a hundred new infections in a few days. The Icelandic government has taken up the weather-colour system to show the severity of the pandemic. And we went to the scene where crashing…
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Wind, Rain, And Snow Throughout Northern Iceland
In case you didn’t have enough reasons to stay inside, the weather is supposed to get nasty over today and tomorrow. At the time of this writing, a yellow warning is in effect for most of the northern part of the country,…
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What Are Icelanders Talking About?: Coronavirus, Efling Strike, And More
One of the more concerning news stories of late has been the arrival of the coronavirus to Iceland. An Icelandic man in his forties was diagnosed on February 28th and was quarantined at the Landspítali Infectious Disease Department in Fossvogur. In the…
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Extratropical Cyclone Lands, Country Locks Down
A extratropical cyclone has made its way across the country. The western and southern parts of the island seem to have the worst of it at this time. A red warning is in effect for the capital region, South Iceland, Faxaflói, Southwest…
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Storm Weather Will Remain Until Wednesday
The Icelandic Met Office has painted Iceland’s map with yellow weather alerts, sparing only the north of the country. The storm warnings will stay up until Wednesday afternoon, and difficult driving conditions are expected. Today, the South of the country and East…
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Orange And Yellow Alerts For Iceland Today
An orange alert has been issued for South Iceland, Southeast Iceland and Central Highlands. Severe gale-force winds or storms can be expected, with winds up to 30 m/s and gusts near mountains potentially exceeding 40 m/s. Traveling is not advised. Please remain…
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What Are Icelanders Talking About? : The Latest Talking Points From Social Media
If there’s one topic that is always red hot amongst Icelanders, especially on social media, it’s tourism and its inevitable decline. Public broadcasting service RÚV reported that, in the wake of a forecast that there would soon be slightly fewer tourists to…
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Tourists In Grave Danger During Rock Storm At Black Sand Beach
Tourists were in great danger yesterday morning, when the windstorm at the black sand beach of Reynisfjara acquired such strength that the wind began lifting rocks and pebbles along with the sand, Vísir reports. Closed roads and windstorms The black beach on…
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Warning: Storms Are Back, And Here To Stay
With the spectacle of the super blue moon to brighten up the early hours of yesterday morning and a similarly breathtaking, orange-tinged sunset today, we almost forgot we are in the middle of winter. Knowing how unforgiving the weather can be, however,…
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Well That Winter Weather You Wanted Is Here
The Meteorological Office has warned of a snow storm in the northwest of Iceland and south Iceland this morning, reports Vísir. In fact, the Met Office predicts stormy winter weather all week. On Tuesday winds of up to 15-23 metres per second…
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Trampoline Warning In Effect
A local rescue squad has issued a warning to secure all trampolines in anticipation of Iceland’s notorious windy autumn weather. Trampolines are a staple backyard accessory of many Icelandic households, enjoyed throughout the summer. However, the arrival of autumn in Iceland is…
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Bad Weather Saved Iceland From Volcano Pollution
Iceland’s harsh winter may have saved the country from the more serious side effects of the six month Holuhraun eruption, reports RÚV. “What we were most worried about as far as toxic pollution from Holuhraun was concerned was that it would gather…
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Brace Yourselves For More Bad Weather
Yet another storm is expected to roll into Southwest Iceland at around noon today. The bad weather will continue through the night, eventually moving northeast across the country with winds averaging 20 m/s, according to the Icelandic Met Office. Visibility is expected…
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Snow Storm Predicted Across Iceland
A storm is predicted across Iceland today, reports RÚV. The police have asked people to think twice before leaving the house and that those who do so anyway prepare for major delays and possible road closures. Post by Lögreglan á höfuðborgarsvæðinu. …
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All Roads In And Out Of Reykjavík Are Closed
Due to another snow storm, roads in Reykjavík are either closed or very dangerous to drive on, reports the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration. All roads leading in and out of the capital city have been closed. Residents and visitors of Reykjavík…
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More Extreme Weather Predicted In Iceland
Extremely bad weather conditions are predicted throughout the country tonight and well into Sunday, reports RÚV. Snowstorm winds from 30-60m/s are predicted, moving in from the West, further inland, then East. Considerable snowfall is expected in the North of the country so travelling…
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Travellers Warned To Stay Vigilant
Bad weather throughout the country yesterday has compromised road safety and tourists are asked to increase caution while travelling, reports Vísir. Iceland’s Meteorological Office predicts heavy rainfall and high winds will effect most parts of the country and continue over the coming days.…