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Icy conditions in various regions of Latvia are complicating driving on the country’s main and regional roads, according to the Latvian State Roads administration.

The Medvinden skating season has concluded abruptly due to an early arrival of spring, leading to the closure of both the skating rink and the ice roads on Storsjö.

Several summer houses and access roads have been flooded in Jēkabpils municipality due to ice jams, but the city itself remains calm.

Flooding in western Lithuania threatens roads and low-lying areas as ice conditions worsen.

As spring approaches, driving safety becomes a major concern due to changing weather conditions, ice on roads, and the return of motorcyclists.

Temperatures are expected to drop below zero, causing potential icy conditions on smaller roads overnight and early in the morning according to traffic management authorities in Estonia.

Friday morning's driving conditions on major roads are hindered in some areas due to ice, as reported by the State Joint Stock Company 'Latvian State Roads' (LVC).

Driving has been made difficult in various parts of Kurzeme due to ice, particularly affecting major roads and regional routes near Liepāja and Saldus.

There is expected to be a significant thaw in southwest Iceland this afternoon, which may create slippery conditions on the roads due to melting snow and ice.

Driving conditions on major roads in Latvia are hindered by ice and fog, particularly in certain regions.

Estonia's Transport Administration has announced the closure of the official ice roads to Vormsi and Kihnu for the season due to safety concerns amid rising temperatures and changing sea levels.

Driving conditions are difficult due to ice on roads in several regions of Latvia.

Videos showing a car stranded on an ice road despite authorities' closure of all ice roads have gone viral on social media, highlighting the risks taken by some drivers.

Several significant mountain roads in Iceland are closed due to hazardous conditions including black ice and avalanche risk.

The National Weather Service has issued a warning about the formation of black ice on New York roads, urging drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution due to dangerously slippery conditions.

Mild weather and rain in Eastern Norway have resulted in icy roads and sidewalks, prompting warnings from traffic authorities.

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has issued a yellow alert for sudden ice conditions affecting roads across Sweden.

Road conditions in Lithuania are hazardous due to persistent ice formation, particularly on rural gravel roads where road maintenance crews are actively working.

Snow and ice are making driving conditions challenging across Latvia on the morning of February 24, according to the Latvian State Roads information.

Driving conditions are challenging across Latvia due to snow and ice, with some roads being particularly affected.

Authorities are warning of dangerous winter conditions, particularly ice formation on roads and sidewalks, indicating potential risks for drivers and pedestrians.

On Sunday morning, snow and ice are making driving difficult across all of Latvia's main and regional roads, according to the state road administration.

Meteorologists in Lithuania are warning citizens about dangerous weather conditions including snow and rain that may lead to icy roads and sidewalks.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has received numerous reports of icy road conditions across Western Norway, prompting a yellow warning for ice in multiple regions.

The Transport Administration of Estonia has closed all three official ice roads due to adverse weather conditions, with a possibility of reopening them soon if conditions improve.

Norwegian meteorologists have issued a yellow warning for ice across parts of Eastern and Western Norway due to an expected transition to mild weather and freezing rain, impacting travelers during the winter holiday.

Snow and ice are making driving difficult across Latvia's main and regional roads this morning.

A weather warning has been issued for parts of Eastern and Southern Norway due to expected snow turning to rain, leading to potential icy conditions on roads.

A young truck driver in the Olomouc region lost control of his vehicle on icy roads, resulting in a collision with both a car and a bus.

Despite some cracks forming in the newly opened ice roads, they remain safe for traffic.

Authorities warn of dangerous self-made ice roads between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa in Estonia, following the opening of a single official ice road.

Drivers in Eastern Norway are advised to take extra care and allow additional time for travel due to extremely slippery roads caused by freezing rain and icy conditions.

All three official ice roads in Estonia have been opened for vehicles weighing no more than 2.5 tons.

The Transport Administration of Estonia has opened all three official ice roads for vehicles up to 2.5 tons, including the new road to Vormsi and the refurbished road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa.

A severe weather event has impacted a total of 136 roads across Spain, with the majority of closures due to flooding, particularly in the Andalusia region.

The opening of the ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi has been postponed due to difficult weather conditions.

Difficult weather conditions have delayed the opening of the ice road between the islands of Vormsi and Kihnu, with no current date for when it may open provided by the transport authority.

The opening of the ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi has been postponed indefinitely due to severe weather conditions caused by a snowstorm.

Icy and snow-covered roads across Latvia are hindering driving conditions, prompting the involvement of winter maintenance services.

Road conditions across Latvia are challenging due to snow and ice, prompting the involvement of multiple winter service units in road maintenance.

This winter, Estonia has several spontaneous ice roads that see heavy weekend traffic, especially on popular routes between certain islands and the mainland, despite varying ice thicknesses.

The ferry Regula will return to service on the Kuivastu-Virtsu line after making a detour around Hiiumaa and Saaremaa to avoid damaging self-formed ice roads.

Snow and ice are making driving difficult on many of Latvia's main and regional roads, according to Latvijas valsts ceļi (LVC).

Residents of Piirissaare are relying on self-made ice roads to travel across the lake rather than utilizing a planned official ice road.

Ice on the roads is making driving difficult in central Latvia, according to the Latvian State Roads.

In Estonia, drivers need to be prepared for losing control on icy roads, and practicing on an ice track can help them regain control in such situations.

The authorities have decided to establish official ice roads for residents of Kihnu and Vormsi to travel to and from the mainland this winter, though the exact timing remains uncertain.

The Estonian government has confirmed the construction of official ice roads to the islands of Kihnu and Vormsi.

The Estonian government has announced the preparation for official ice roads, stating that unofficially established ice routes will not be regulated or adopted.

Mare Mätas reflects on the dangers of traveling on ice roads between Kihnu and the mainland during the 1990s.