The pattern responsive for this severe event is a new trough developing from the Labrador Sea towards southern Greenland, developing an intense cyclone towards Iceland. Conditions will worsen significantly with the rapid intensification of the cyclone. A strong ridge expands to the south across the rest of North Atlantic and west-southwest Europe.
#Blizzard conditions near #Reykjavik, Iceland this morning 4th January! Icelandic met office advising people to stay indoors today! Video by 📸Monika Dubaj #severeweather #snow pic.twitter.com/7492fGTjUt
— WEATHER/ METEO WORLD (@StormchaserUKEU) January 4, 2020
Strong #Blizzard this morning 4th January in #Reykjavik, Iceland, Very strong winds are also affecting the area bringing travel disruption and the Icelandic met office advising people to stay in doors! Video sent in by @JamesSuperLeeds #snowfall pic.twitter.com/9Tzv1Ye98G
— WEATHER/ METEO WORLD (@StormchaserUKEU) January 4, 2020
Comment: Just under 3 weeks ago: Up to 30 FEET deep snow banks in Iceland - 'We've never before had snow on this scale'