Dangerous Storm Warning For Northwest Iceland
If you plan on traveling into the northwest or over the Highlands, do reconsider. The Icelandic Met Office reports that there is a “yellow warning” in effect for the no
Reykjavik In June Has Not Had As Little Sun In 100 Years
Last June in ReykjavÃk was so cloudy that you would need to go back a century to find a gloomier one. RÚV reports that for the entire month of June, […]
The Hard Truth That No One Wants To Face: Summer In Reykjavik Is Cancelled
Several meteorologists, including one who asked to remain anonymous, have confirmed that if you want sun this summer, you should head east. DV spoke with several forecasters, inclu
Weather: Windy In The East, Wet In The West
There is a storm warning in effect for east Iceland, where the weather will be decidedly not conducive to travel. Meanwhile, in the western portion of the country, rains are [&hell
Heat Wave Broils Iceland This Week
Temperatures are set to climb in Iceland, and stay up there all week long, as the country braces itself for a heat wave. According to the last data from the […]
May The Storms Be With You: More Weather Alerts Issued In Iceland
An alert has been issued today for the area of Faxaflói Bay, Breiðarfjörður and the south coast of Iceland due to heavy rains, strong winds and possible storms, says the [&hell
A Week Of Bizarre Weather Ahead In Iceland
It’s that time of year again when the weather Gods can’t make up their minds on what meteorological agents they should unleash on the country. Will there be sun? Will [
Unusual Heatwave To Sweep West Of Iceland Today And Tomorrow
According to the Icelandic Met Office, we can expect an unusually warm day today on the entire West coasts of Iceland, with temperatures rising up to 14 degrees later during [&hell
Warm Temperatures In Iceland All Week Long
Iceland will be blessed with balmy temperatures this week, but the sun may prove elusive for some parts of the country. In the forecast from the Iceland Met Office, temperatures [&
A Land Of Ice And Sun
Although the scent of summer is already in the air here in Iceland, winter still clings on to us like a hungry koala. Forget sun dresses and shorts: even if […]
Storm Warning For South Iceland Today, Part Of Route 1 Closed
This afternoon, high winds are expected to tear through south and southeast Iceland. Winds will in fact be so bad in this area that a portion of Route 1 has […]
Reader’s Letter: Angry Anna And Reykjavik’s Icy Pavements
Dear Grapevine, The weather has been very nice here in ReykjavÃk lately, the sun is shining and so on, but still there is something I can’t stop thinking about and […]
Travel Warning! Storms Are Back
After two weeks of beautiful sunny days, we were almost tricked into thinking that summer was just around the corner. What a disappointment to wake up to a gray sky! […]
A Week Of Gluggaveður
Have you ever heard of ‘gluggaveður’? Literally translated as ‘window-weather,’ gluggaveður manifests itself in beautiful clear skies and lovely sunny days that trick you
ReykjavÃk Hit By 7°C February Heatwave
The city of ReykjavÃk was left reeling today by a 7°C February heatwave. Downtown cafés were quick to bring out the strings of flowers, deckchairs and tables onto the recently [
Another Storm In Iceland Today, But Then A Respite Will Follow
Yet another storm will roll over Iceland today, but the good news is this should be the last one for a while. The Icelandic Met Office issued an alert today […]
Miserable Storm Hits Iceland, Many Roads Closed
Today’s wind storm has resulted in many closed roads. Knowing how to keep updated will keep you safe. Once again, Iceland is being smacked about by a wind storm, which [&hell
Chinese Couple Stuck In A Storm Gets Rescued By Icelandic Farmer
For a Chinese couple driving through the snow-flooded Westfjörds, the weekend could have easily turned into a nightmare when their car got stuck off road. Instead, thanks to local
Weekend Storm In Iceland Leaves Tourists Stranded
Last weekend’s snow storm cancelled all flights to and from KeflavÃk International Airport yesterday afternoon, and most roads connecting towns around Iceland were closed. B
News In Brief: Drug Smuggling, French Fries and Rude Drones
Like every other year, for as long as we can remember, Iceland’s 2018 began with storms, strong winds and a constant, annoying blend of rain and snow. That’s January for [&hell
A Snowy Week Ahead
For those who like the snow, few things feel as magical as waking up in the middle of the night for a glass of water and getting mesmerized by whirling […]