Until Saturday afternoon, the Meteorological Institute expects locally strong wind gusts in both Møre and Romsdal, Trøndelag, Nordland, Troms and Finnmark. The worst is expected to be in the last three areas, where wind gusts of up to 35 meters per second are expected.
In parts of Troms and Finnmark, however, the wind already seems to be lying on Friday afternoon and evening. While in the inner regions of Møre and Romsdal, in the inner regions of Trøndelag and in parts of Nordland strong gusts of wind are expected until Saturday night and Saturday afternoon.
The storm will affect both private and public transport, warns shift meteorologist Geir Ottar Fagerlid at the Meteorological Institute. This includes both ferries, planes and other means of transport.
Fagerlid informs Dagbladet that gusts of wind with a speed of up to 35 meters per second occur several times each winter in Norway.
– But it will feel good for those on roads in exposed areas. There are very strong gusts of wind. Additionally, there will be horrific conditions on the mountain in areas where a storm strikes, Fagerlid tells Dagbladet.
Danger warnings
– How big is the risk that travelers could be affected?
– Snowflake can lead to reduced visibility and both mountain passes and bridges can be closed. As a result, it’s wise to factor in extra travel time, because such storms can affect ferries, planes and other public transportation alike, says the meteorologist and continues:
– It’s hard to say where the storm will hit hardest, but the whole of Northern Norway will feel it, in some places worse than others.
– We hope for calmer weather in the new year, but there will always be storms somewhere.
I the yellow warning signs that the Meteorological Institute sent for the areas, people are urged to secure loose items and avoid unnecessary traffic in exposed places. In addition, there is a warning that the power supply could be affected if the trees come into contact with the electricity grid.
Crashed twice in one evening
– Always a risk
Widerøe airline was prevented from landing its aircraft at three airports in Finnmark on Thursday afternoon due to the storm. Communications director Silje Brandvoll admitted there is a lot of time in northern Norway as Dagbladet spoke to her on Thursday evening. Furthermore, he stressed that the storm could move to the Lofoten area.
– Is there a risk that it could affect Widerøe’s flights in the area?
– There is always a risk that our flights could be affected when the weather turns bad. But as long as the time stays within our limits, we will of course try to keep our flights on time, as we usually do. However, we are prepared that air traffic may be disrupted when such bad weather is reported, Brandvoll told Dagbladet.
