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A change in the weather poses risk of ice and flooding in southern Norway – Police are asking people to leave their cars

Oslo police inform Chirping who received many calls about slippery roads and difficult driving conditions in Asker, Bærum and Oslo municipality.

– If you don’t need to drive today, we recommend that you leave your car, it’s the call of the police.

They also talk about problems with Vestmarksetra outside Lysaker.

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A yellow warning has been issued in eastern Norway and meteorologists are asking people to consider using stingers. Ice can be hard to see.

– From Saturday morning there is a risk of ice due to the transition to mild weather and rain that freezes the ground in the southern areas. Beyond the afternoon, this also applies to areas north towards Mjøsa, says the danger warning.

Flood risk in the south

At the same time, there is a risk of flooding in the coastal parts of Agder and Rogaland, where there is a yellow warning. Here there is frost on the ground and a lot of snow and ice on the roads, at the same time a change in the weather is expected with snowmelt and rain up to 600 meters above sea level.

– This can lead to local flooding and rainwater on roads due to blocked grates, culverts and other blocked waterways. Flooding is not expected in rivers, but increased water flow and possible ice jams can lead to local flooding in creeks and small rivers, the alert states.

In addition, a yellow danger warning has been issued for snowdrifts in the mountains of southern Norway due to strong southeasterly winds and snow.

– This can cause poor visibility and difficult driving conditions and can lead to traffic congestion and road closures.

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