Travel warning: Orange and Yellow alerts active today in Iceland

Hurricane strength wind gusts are expected in south east Iceland between Vík and Djúpivogur on Friday afternoon until midnight. No travel recommended in this area. In Reykjavik heavy snowfall is expected this afternoon. 

Heavy snow fall and hurricane strength wind gusts are expected on Friday from Varmahlíð to Akureyri to Egilsstaðir and from Egilsstaðir to Djúpivogur in the Eastfjords. Slippery, snow covered roads and limited visibility make road closures likely. No travel recommended in this area. 

Considerable avalanche danger (3 out of 5) in mountain areas around Reykjavík and in the Westfjords.

Please check Safetravel.is and road.is  for more information.