The weather in 2021 was mainly
favorable, wind speed was below average and stormy
days were relatively uncommon. The annual mean temperature was
slightly above the 1991 to 2020 mean
at most stations, and it was considerably dry in all parts of the
country. Snow conditions were remarkably light in the Southwest
during the year. The number of snow-covered days
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River discharge
Hydrological measurements in Þauli near Hólmsá river. Photo by Ólafur Freyr Gíslason 24 February 2010.
The first two weeks of February were exceptionally calm and favorable with almost no snow. The later part of the month was colder with some snow, first in the north and east, but also for a few days in the southwest. During that time there was some disruption to traffic, both
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River discharge
Hydrological measurements in Þauli near Hólmsá river. Photo by Ólafur Freyr Gíslason 24 February 2010.
The first two weeks of February were exceptionally calm and favorable with almost no snow. The later part of the month was colder with some snow, first in the north and east, but also for a few days in the southwest. During that time there was some disruption to traffic, both
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were common due to stormy weather and heavy snow.
February was one of the snowiest months in Reykjavík for years. March was
particularly wet, especially in the South, West and Northwest. It was the
wettest March on record at many weather stations in those parts of the country.The spring was favorable in general. The
weather was calm, and it was relatively warm.The summer (June to August
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in the field
The wet snow problem is usually easy to recognize. Onset of rain, snowballing, pin wheeling and small wet slabs or loose wet avalanches are often precursors of natural wet-snow slab avalanche activity. Deep foot-penetration is another sign of increased wetting.
Travel advice
In the presence of a sun crust the conditions after cold nights with clear skies are usually favorable/avalanches/forecast/help
calcium
carbonate forming species have so far not been observed. Warming
in Iceland has in general been favorable for plant productivity. Like much of the circumpolar region, Iceland
has become greener in recent decades. Analysis of satellite data reveals a
close correspondence between the regions that warmed most during summer
(western and northwestern part of Iceland) and the regions
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calcium
carbonate forming species have so far not been observed. Warming
in Iceland has in general been favorable for plant productivity. Like much of the circumpolar region, Iceland
has become greener in recent decades. Analysis of satellite data reveals a
close correspondence between the regions that warmed most during summer
(western and northwestern part of Iceland) and the regions
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caused delay in
state-owned processes can be considered as an
opportunity and favorable context factor for
initiating the Dhuenn process.
By filling this niche with an “informal process”, the
Wupperverband was able to create a positive image
as an innovative water association. The political
issues and the uncertainty regarding the process
were overcome, and this participatory process
became
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with private
car use were associated with a personal norm, which in turn
was positively related to willingness to reduce car use. In
addition, a stronger willingness to reduce car use was
related to a more favorable evaluation of the specific TDM
measures aiming to reduce private car use. As expected,
evaluations of the specific TDM measures mediate, for the
most part, between a general readiness
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