Road Closures And Icy Conditions Across Iceland

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration reports that visibility will be poor on Hellisheiði and in Þrengslin due to a southeastern snowstorm, particularly between 11:00 and 14:00, after which rain is expected in those areas.

In the southwest, icy conditions are expected on Þrengslin, Hvalfjörður, Krýsuvíkurvegur, Vatnsleysustrandarvegur, and other routes. Snow cover remains in Kjós, and icy patches are common on other roads.

In the south, icy patches are reported between Vík and Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Elsewhere, most routes have icy conditions or patches of ice, with occasional snow cover.

In the northeast and the east, many roads are impassable and closed, with icy conditions widespread in the north and in the Westfjords.

In the north, snow cover remains on Öxnadalsheiði and Ólafsfjarðarvegur, with icy conditions on many other roads. Víkurskarð has been closed due to snow.

Check road.is and vedur.is for updates before travelling today.

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