The latest weather forecasts for Iceland indicate a shift from the southeastern winds experienced the previous day to northern and northwestern winds. Wind speeds are anticipated to range from 8 to 15 meters per second, rising to between 13 and 20 meters per second with sharp gusts particularly in the East Fjords this evening. The weather agency has also warned of snow showers in the northern and western parts of the country, while a rain and sleet front will move across the eastern regions, easing later in the evening.

Today’s colder temperatures will bring frost across the country, first noticeable in the West Fjords and extending to the rest of the country by evening. This year has seen unusually stable weather patterns up until now, predominantly featuring eastern and northeast winds. However, a significant change is underway, signaling the arrival of a more varied weather pattern that will be characterized by fluctuations, both across regions and within the same area as the day progresses.

With these expected changes in weather patterns, residents should prepare for a potentially disruptive day. Forecasters are indicating that this variability might lead to different weather conditions across various regions of Iceland throughout the day, emphasizing the need for caution and readiness for sudden weather shifts.