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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Roads and sidewalks in the Oslo area covered with ice

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

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

SMHI's Warning: Ice Belt Over Sweden

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

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Roads remain very slippery in places โ€“ road workers report where the situation is most dangerous

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

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Snow and ice make driving difficult in almost all of Latvia on Tuesday morning

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

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Snow and Ice Make Driving Difficult Across Latvia on Tuesday Morning

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

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Warning for drivers and pedestrians due to difficult weather conditions in this city: 'One of the most dangerous winter phenomena'

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

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Driving Conditions are Challenging Across Latvia on Sunday Morning

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.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Another Weather Cocktail: Specialists Warn Against Unnecessary Travel

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

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration: - Many reports of slippery roads

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.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Transport Administration closed all official ice roads

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.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Mild weather is coming โ€“ warning of slippery roads

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.

Feb 21 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

This morning, roads in Latvia are snowy and icy

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

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Weather Warning About Ice: - Walk and Drive Safely!

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Young truck driver in Olomouc region lost control on ice and collided with a car and a bus

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Despite drifting banks, there is no imminent danger of complete collapse of the ice roads

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

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Juba "mendirajakas" platsis!" Secret ice roads are causing headaches for the police, warnings are treated indifferently

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

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Slippery roads in Eastern Norway โ€“ Allow plenty of time

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.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

All three official ice roads are open

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

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Transport Administration opens all three official ice roads

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.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The storm affects 136 roads: 67 closed due to flooding, and 18 due to ice and snow

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.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Kihnu and Vormsi Ice Roads Remain Closed Due to Snow

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

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Weather Prevents Opening of Ice Roads to Vormsi and Kihnu

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.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi remain closed due to blizzard

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

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT! โŸฉ Roads across the country are snow-covered and icy

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

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Roads Across Latvia Covered in Snow and Ice

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

Feb 13 โ€ข 03:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

This winter there are several spontaneous ice roads in Estonia

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.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Regula returns to the Kuivastu-Virtsu line after a long detour

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.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Driving conditions severely hampered on many roads Thursday

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

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Local Residents of Piirissaare Use Spontaneous Ice Roads to Cross the Lake

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

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Driving conditions are difficult in some parts of the country

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

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The ice track eagerly wears out tires but teaches how to cope in dangerous situations

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.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Terras: the ice roads from Kihnu and Vormsi to the mainland are coming

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.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Kihnu and Vormsi Will Have Ice Roads

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

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The state begins the preparation of official ice roads

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

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Mare Mรคtas Knows: 'You Must Beware of Fog on the Ice Road, Especially Snowstorms!'

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

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Mare Mรคtas: Is Illegal Ice Road a Matter of National Importance?

Mare Mรคtas discusses the significance of illegal ice roads in Estonia, questioning their impact on cultural heritage and community cohesion.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Mayors of Vormsi and Kihnu are Seeking Government Approval for Ice Road Opening

The mayors of Vormsi and Kihnu have submitted a joint letter to the government requesting the opening of ice roads between their islands and the mainland due to favorable weather conditions, despite the ice creating significant transportation challenges.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

A large part of Latvia's roads are snowy and icy

On Friday morning, many roads in Latvia were reported to be snowy and icy, particularly in Latgale where driving conditions are severely impacted.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Fatal conditions on the roads in almost all of Poland. IMGW warns of ice slicks

Weather warnings are in effect across various regions of Poland due to the risk of freezing rain and slick roads which may impact safety.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

It's raining real ice droplets - today will be dangerous on the roads

Icy rain and freezing temperatures are creating dangerous road conditions in Berlin and much of East Germany.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

HOW TO STAY SAFE ON ICE ROADS โŸฉ Safety requirements for ice roads: why seat belts should be undone and doors should remain easy to open or even windows left open

The article discusses the safety requirements for driving on ice roads, highlighting the importance of understanding ice stability and the potential dangers posed by speed and immobilized vehicles.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Ice and Snow in Berlin: Court Overturns Spread of Rock Salt in Berlin

The Berlin Administrative Court has temporarily overturned the Senate's order allowing the use of de-icing salt on roads, following a lawsuit from the Nature Conservation Union (Nabu).

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Water supply failure - flooded streets turned into ice skating rinks

A water supply failure has caused flooded streets that quickly turned icy, creating hazardous conditions for residents and drivers alike, prompting warnings for caution.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Snow Chaos in Hesse - Trucks Stranded - DWD Warns of Ice - School Cancellations in Lower Saxony

Due to winter weather, people in parts of Germany need to prepare for icy roads this morning, with the German Weather Service warning of ice hazards due to freezing moisture overnight.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Despite Severe Frosts, No Official Ice Road Will Be Made to the Archipelago Sea This Winter โ€“ and Perhaps Never Again

The region will not have any officially maintained ice roads this winter, despite prolonged cold temperatures, as confirmed by Markus Salminen of the Southwest Finland Regional Development Centre.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Snow chaos in Hesse - trucks stuck - DWD warns of black ice - school closures in Lower Saxony

Germany faces severe winter weather with trucks stranded in Hesse and warnings of icy roads from the German Weather Service, leading to school closures in Lower Saxony.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The thaw of ice on the Day of Spring... Seoul at 7 degrees, East Coast very dry

On February 4, the Day of Spring, warm weather is expected with Seoul reaching 7 degrees Celsius while the East Coast will be very dry, raising concerns about icy roads and potential fire hazards due to dry air.

Feb 3 โ€ข 23:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Crisis Commission's Decision May Allow a Winter Road Between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa

Due to worsening ice and water conditions on the ferry route between Hiiumaa and the mainland, the transport authority has reversed its previous decision against establishing winter roads and is now preparing to open a winter road between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

There are no official ice roads, but you can still reach Piirissaar via the lake ice

Despite the transport office announcing no official ice roads in Estonia this year, access to Piirissaar via the ice of Lake Peipus is possible on foot or using off-road vehicles.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The crisis committee decided that a ferry crossing may be established between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa

Due to worsening ice and water conditions, the transport agency has decided to prepare for the opening of a ferry crossing between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa after initially planning not to build ice roads.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:41 UTC

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