Severe weather conditions have triggered the implementation of convoy driving across multiple mountain passes in Norway, specifically affecting Riksveg 7 on Hardangervidda and Riksveg 13 in Vikafjellet, as reported by Vegtrafikksentralen. This precautionary measure comes in response to the challenging weather that has made these routes hazardous for individual travel.

The meteorological service has issued a yellow weather warning for multiple regions, including Vestland, Innlandet, and Trøndelag, indicating that severe weather conditions are expected to persist. On Vikafjellet, forecasters anticipate wind gusts reaching up to 33 meters per second today, further complicating travel and increasing the risk of dangerous conditions on the roads.

Travelers planning to use these mountain passes are advised to heed warnings and consider delays in their journeys. The convoy system aims to provide a safer passage through treacherous weather, ensuring that travelers remain protected amidst the ongoing storms and unpredictable weather patterns in Norway's mountainous regions.