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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

Decreasing wind and snowfall in the northwest overnight.

Becoming southwesterly 10-18 m/s today. Widely snowshowers, but clearing in Northeast- and East-Iceland. Temperature around or above freezing.

Forecast made 19.03.2024 00:25

Forecaster's remarks

Blizzard in Westfjords until late tonight, see weather warnings. Much calmer weather there today, but still some chance of strong northeasterly wind.
Prepared by the meteorologist on duty 19.03.2024 00:25

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