Occurred Nov 13, 2026, 8:48:41 AM UTC

First published Nov 14, 2026, 1:17:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 14, 2026, 1:17:15 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Orange Snow-ice Warning issued for Iceland - Northwest Iceland

An official Meteoalarm warning for severe snow and ice in Northwest Iceland is valid from 2026-11-13 17:00 UTC to 2026-11-14 01:00 UTC. Additional impact details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

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Affected location: Northwest Iceland

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The warning identifies severe snow and ice conditions in Northwest Iceland during its stated valid period.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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