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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

Widely strong winds and snow showers, but decreasing winds and becoming colder during the late afternoon and evening.

Southerly 5-13 m/s tomorrow and showers of snow, sleet or rain, stronger winds in the westernmost part, and SE 13-20 m/s in the east in the afternoon. Temperatures around freezing, but up to 6 deg. C in the south.
Forecast made 07.03.2026 18:24

Forecaster's remarks

Chances of lightning in south and west Iceland. Take precautions and check weather forecasts.
Prepared by the meteorologist on duty 07.03.2026 18:24

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes during last 48 hours. at 07 Mar 21:00 GMT

Preliminary results

Biggest earthquakes during the last 48 hours

Size	Time	Quality	Location
1.9	06 Mar 10:10:52	Checked	26.0 km S of Hamarinn
1.7	06 Mar 10:13:51	Checked	7.0 km NNE of Grímsey
1.6	07 Mar 19:38:47	50.0	7.5 km WNW of Reykjanestá
1.5	06 Mar 10:13:34	Checked	7.7 km N of Grímsey
1.4	06 Mar 14:10:24	Checked	6.2 km W of Reykjanestá
1.2	06 Mar 00:37:04	Checked	2.7 km SW of Hrómundartindi

Week overview -

Earthquake activity throughout the country is described in a weekly summary that is written by a Natural Hazard Specialist. The weekly summary is published on the web every Tuesday. It covers the activity of the previous week in all seismic areas and volcanic systems in the country. If earthquake swarms are ongoing or significant events such as larger earthquakes have occurred during the week, they are specifically discussed. More

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Hydrology

Average flow and temperature last 24 hours

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Remarks of a specialist

Winter conditions are prevalent in many rivers, ice dams may form. There is an ice dam in Héraðsvötn and water has approached road 1, please proceed with caution.

Due to malfunction we have turned off the service publishing hydrological data on the map. Instead see the data using our Real-time monitoring system.
Written by a specialist at 07 Mar 07:00 GMT

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News

Magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi approaches 23 million cubic meters since the last eruption - 3.3.2026

Magma has been accumulating beneath Svartsengi for around 210 days, making this the longest continuous accumulation period since the eruptive episode along the Sundhnúkur crater row began in December 2023. If magma accumulation continues at the same rate, it can be expected that by next week the total volume of magma accumulated since the last eruption will be the largest recorded between eruptions since the start of the eruptive episode. Read more

Nordic report on the impacts of a AMOC tipping urges stronger mitigation, monitoring and preparedness - 5.2.2026

The report A Nordic Perspective on AMOC Tipping reviews the current state of science on the impacts of potential Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) collapse and provides recommendations for policy actions.

The weather in Iceland in 2025 - 4.2.2026

The year 2025 was the warmest year in Iceland since measurements began. The national average temperature was 5.2 °C, which is 1.1 °C above the average for the years 1991–2020 and the highest ever recorded. Temperatures were well above average for almost every month of the year. The spring weather was exceptionally favourable; it was the warmest spring ever recorded nationwide, and May was by far the warmest May on record. In mid-May, a 10-day heatwave occurred across the entire country. It was the most significant heatwave known in Iceland for the month of May. Overall, the weather in 2025 was unusually calm, with few stormy days and generally favourable conditions. It was relatively wet at the beginning of the year but dry toward the end. Snow cover was light across the entire country.

SeisComP becomes the new primary earthquake monitoring system of the Icelandic Meteorological Office - 3.2.2026

The implementation of SeisComP represents a major step forward in the development of the IMO's earthquake monitoring capabilities. Preparations have been underway for several years, and the system transition involves both technical and procedural changes aimed at improving analytical capability, data dissemination, and providing a more modern working environment for specialists.

The ninth eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row has ended - 5.8.2025

Updated 5 August

The volcanic eruption that began on 16 July on the Sundhnúkur crater row is now officially over, and a new hazard map has been issued. Despite the end of the eruption, life-threatening conditions remain in the area due to unstable lava and the potential for gas pollution. Uplift has resumed, and magma continues to accumulate beneath Svartsengi.

Heavy thunder and lightning in Northwest Iceland and the Westfjords - 16.7.2025

By 11:00, more than 450 lightning strikes had been recorded since the activity began.

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Past temperature conditions in Iceland

This has been a period of a general rise in temperatures, interrupted by two cold periods. The late 19th century cold period was colder than a corresponding period in mid to late 20th century.