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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

Easterly wind 5-13 m/s and light rain or sleet.

Winds becoming stronger tomorrow with increased precipitation, northeast 10-18 and rain in the afternoon, but stronger winds near mountains in Southeast-Iceland. Southerly gales in the eastern half of Iceland tomorrow morning, but northerly gales in the west part. Also, blizzard is expected on mountain roads in the Westfjords tomorrow evening.

Temperature tomorrow between 5 and 10 deg. C, but somewhat colder in the Westfjords.

Forecast made 17.10.2024 22:00

Forecaster's remarks

Tomorrow afternoon, the center of a deep low pressure system is expected to be near the south coast and will travel northward over Iceland. Strong winds from various directions are expected along with precipitation tomorrow afternoon and in the evening. Most of the precipitation will be rain, but be prepared for blizzard conditions on mountain roads in the Westfjords.
Prepared by the meteorologist on duty 17.10.2024 22:00

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