© Safetravel.isICE-SAR posted this photo earlier today, reminding people not to embark on hikes over Fimmvörðuháls trail.
are in effect for all of Iceland, except the west and south, as the first winter storm of the season delivers snow and sleet and gale force winds in the northern part of the island and the Central Highlands. Travelers are warned to expect winter driving conditions. Drivers should slow down and expect snow on roads, as well as slick patches, due to ice and sleet along the Ring Road where it crosses heaths and mountain passes.
There is no travel or camping weather in the Central Highlands today due to cold weather,
drifting snow and sleet. Do not embark on hikes today, unless you enjoy taking up the time of search and rescue units!
The yellow weather alerts are in effect until midnight.
ICE-SAR has also issued a travel warning for East Iceland, where the snowfall is expected to be heaviest,
warning travelers to expect heavy snow locally in the east, at least until mid-day when the snow will have melted. Wet, melting snow on roads can cause dangerous driving conditions, as the roads become slippery. Drivers should slow down.
Comment: See also Adapt 2030 Ice Age Report: Robert Felix - Onset of crop losses, cosmic rays and cold climate (1 of 3) and (2 of 3).