Close Flateyrarvegur tonight
Flateyrarvegur in the West Fjords of Iceland will be closed tonight due to increased avalanche risk, as announced by the local police.
Flateyrarvegur in the Westfjords region of Iceland will be closed at 8 PM tonight because of heightened avalanche risk. This warning was issued by the local police after reporting multiple avalanche incidents on the road. The situation on the road will be reassessed the following morning to determine if it can be safely reopened. Earlier today, the road over Súðavíkurhlíð was closed around midday after six avalanches were recorded on that route. Snowfalls have also occurred in the mountains above Flateyri, contributing to dangerous conditions. Other roads in the area, such as Klettháls and Steingrímsfjarðarheiði, are currently impassable due to adverse weather. Given the current weather conditions, travel on the West Fjords roads is expected to be challenging, with potential for sudden road closures. Heavy snow is affecting areas such as Ísafjarðardjúp, and snow drifts are reported on several high passes, prompting a yellow weather warning for blizzard conditions until 6 AM tomorrow, indicating that travelers should be cautious and prepared for disruptions.