A weather alert has been issued for Reykjavik, Iceland, as the National Meteorological Service has announced an orange warning for heavy snowfall beginning at 2:00pm. The forecast includes the possibility of heavy snowfall or sleet, leading to poor visibility and likely transport disruptions.
Authorities are urging people to exercise caution, stay informed by monitoring the weather forecast, and consider staying home or seeking shelter. Updates on the weather can be found on the Icelandic Met Office’s website at http://www.en.vedur.is as well as road conditions at https://umferdin.is/en.
The U.S. Embassy in Reykjavik advises travelers to review available resources to prepare for current winter conditions and to contact the embassy before visiting in person.
“Follow the latest alerts on https://en.vedur.is/, https://safetravel.is/, and https://www.road.is/. Follow recommendations by Icelandic Police, Icelandic Civil Defense, and other authorities. (Icelandic Civil Defense: https://www.almannavarnir.is and https://www.facebook.com/Almannavarnir/) Monitor local media outlets for updates (including online English language news outlet RUV https://www.ruv.is/english, https://www.facebook.com/ruvenglish, https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/)” the embassy stated.
For assistance, individuals can contact the U.S. Embassy in Reykjavik at +354-595-2248 after hours or reach out through their consular page at https://is.usembassy.gov/. The State Department – Consular Affairs is also available at 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444.
Travelers are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for security updates and follow the embassy’s social media channels for further information.