Hellisheiði, Holtavörðuheiði, and Fjarðarheiði all closed
Several significant mountain roads in Iceland are closed due to hazardous conditions including black ice and avalanche risk.
Hellisheiði and Holtavörðuheiði Closed
The Hellisheiði and Holtavörðuheiði roads are currently closed.
Hellisheiði opened – Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði closed until morning
Hellisheiði has been opened, while Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði remain closed until tomorrow.
Hope to open Hellisheiði – Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði closed until tomorrow
Two major mountain passes in Iceland remain closed until tomorrow, but there is hope for the reopening of Hellisheiði.
Hellisheiði opened – Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði closed until tomorrow
Hellisheiði road has been opened to traffic while Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði roads will remain closed until the next morning due to weather conditions.
The snowfall did not reach over Hellisheiði
Forecasted snowfall failed to impact the capital region of Iceland, stopping just short at Hellisheiði.
Two-car collision on Hellisheiði
A two-car accident occurred on Hellisheidi, leading to traffic delays and response from police and emergency services.
Snow on Hellisheiði
Snow coverage has been reported on Hellisheiði, while conditions in other areas like Reykjavík remain snowless since January.
Significant traffic delays on Hellisheiði due to accident
Heavy traffic delays occurred on Hellisheiði due to a two-car accident at the intersection of Suðurlandsvegur and Þrengslavegur, with no serious injuries reported.