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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

Easterly or variable winds, 5-13 m/s i nmost places and snow showers in the northwest, but southeast 10-18 m/s with snow and blizzards in the south. Becoming norherly 8-15 m/s with isolated snow showers in the afternoon. East and northeast 8-15 m/s and also snow in the north and east in the afternoon and evening.
Frost 2 to 10 degrees C, coldest in the northeast, but around freezing along the south coast during day time.

North and northeast 5-13 tomorrow, but 13-18 in the south and east. Snow showers in the north, but continuous snow in the east until well in the afternoon. Mostly fair in the southwest. Slowly decreasing winds and precipitation in the latter part of the day. Frost 0 to 8 degrees, but just over freezing along the south coast during day time.

Forecast made 26.03.2023 05:20

Forecaster's remarks

Snow and blizzards are expected in the south parts and also in North- and East-Iceland in the afternoon and evening. Deteriorating driving conditions likely, especially on mountain passes.
Prepared by the meteorologist on duty 26.03.2023 05:20

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