An avalanche has hit the region of Ólafsfjörður, blocking traffic and leading to the declaration of a state of emergency on Flateyrarveg and the road through Súðavíkurhlíð due to the significant risk of further avalanches. According to local avalanche expert Ólíver Hilmarsson from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, several avalanche incidents have occurred in the Northern Westfjords and Tröllaskagi, causing some evacuation of businesses in the affected areas.

Roads such as Siglufjarðarveg and Ólafsfjarðarveg have been opened after snow removal efforts, allowing for limited traffic flow post-avalanches. However, areas like Ólafsfjörður and Siglufjörður remain under caution, with officials advising against staying in homes located in rural areas of these towns due to ongoing avalanche risks. The avalanche that occurred on Kleifaveg, which spilled into the sea, highlights the severe weather conditions persisting in the area including heavy snow and poor visibility.

The Icelandic authorities are monitoring the situation closely as severe weather continues to affect the region, urging the public to stay updated on weather conditions and follow evacuation orders when necessary. This incident underscores the greater implications of winter weather on infrastructure and community safety in Iceland, especially in remote areas where conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly.