Popular Icelandic Canyon Temporarily Closed Due To Thaw And Foot Traffic
Part of the southeast Icelandic canyon of Fjaðrárgljúfur is temporarily closed, for at least the next two weeks, while repairs are underway. Fjaðrárgljúfur, a canyon near Kir
Absolutely Do Not Go Travelling In Iceland Today
The weather today in Iceland is not at all conducive to travel, whether by car or by domestic flight, as winds are expected to reach gale-force gusts. As reported, wind […]
Orange And Yellow Alerts For Iceland, Strong Wind
Weather reports predict strong winds in the Eastern half of Iceland. Traveling by car is not advised, and there may be domestic flight cancellations. Strong winds of up to 30m/s [&
VIDEO: Iceland Experiences Powerful Lightning Storm
An uncommon lightning storm swept over the capital area last night, prompting a public warning from weather officials to stay indoors. Reykjavík area residents were treated last n
Massive Waves Just West Of Iceland Today
Waves reaching anywhere from eight to 14 metres high will be roaring by just west of Iceland today, making seafaring in the area highly inadvisable. According to an announcement fr
This Week In Icelandic Weather: Rain, Rain, And More Rain
Get your rain boots on and have your umbrellas on standby — it is going to be a wet one. With the exception of Monday and Wednesday, this week will […]
A Bleak Week Ahead For Icelandic Weather
With occasional sighting of sunshine in North Iceland on Tuesday, this week is looking to be a grey one. At the start of the week, snow will turn to rain […]
Orange And Yellow Alerts Issued For Iceland Today
Today, the Icelandic Met Office issued an Orange alert for weather in South Iceland. Strong gales or storms are expected as well as localised violent storms in the eastern mountai
The Big Chill Is Here To Stay
If last week’s chill got you wishing for warmth, alas, you wishes have not been heard. Here is the latest forecast for Iceland from Icelandic Met Office. In Reykjavik, this [&hel
Weathering The Climate: Economic Challenges In The Era Of Global Warming
Iceland’s weather over the last year has been strange, to put it mildly. It has essentially been one long season—winter—with 2018 being the cloudiest and wettest on record. T
The Big Chill: Subzero Temperatures Across Iceland This Week
No matter where you might be in Iceland this week, you’d better bundle up—temperatures are expected to dip well below zero all across the country, the latest forecast for t
WARNING: Falling Icicle Alert Issued For Reykjavik
Reykjavík Metropolitan Area Police have issued a warning advising people to take care when walking downtown, as there is a very real danger of falling icicles. While we are all [&
Chilly, Snowy, And Sunny: The Weather This Week In Reykjavik
This week in Reykjavík looks to be a winter wonderland. According to the latest forecast from the Icelandic Met Office, the thick layer of snow currently covering Iceland’s
Snow Storm To Hit The Westfjords Today
Snow and high winds can be expected in the Westfjords today, a region where avalanches can be a serious problem. According to the latest forecast from the Icelandic Met Office, [&h
Weather In Iceland This Week: Starts Like Winter, Ends Like Autumn
Low temperatures and snow are going to be prominent through most of the week, but as the weekend approaches, the winter weather will give way to more autumn-like conditions. Accord
Severe Wind Storm In North Iceland Today And Tomorrow
Winds at speeds from 35 to 50 metres per second can be expected across North Iceland today, according to the latest alert from the Icelandic Met Office. Travelling by car […
Stormy Weather Across Western Iceland, Up To 20° In The East This Week
This week is going to bring plenty of rain and wind to western Iceland, while the east will remain dry, with possible snow there this weekend. As the current forecast […]
Christmas In Iceland: Unwelcoming Weather, But Clear Skies This Weekend
The weather on Christmas Day—this Monday—is expected to be crappy, but the weekend preceding it should be pleasant, at least. Vísir spoke with meteorologist Birta Líf Kristin
Our Most And Least Favourite News Stories Of 2018
2018 feels like it has lasted about five years, mostly due to the never-ending news cycle of madness coming out of the United States. But Iceland also had its share […]
High Winds In South Iceland This Afternoon And Evening, Exercise Caution
Very high winds will be sweeping across South Iceland this afternoon, which will make driving difficult and possibly dangerous for smaller cars. Fortunately, these conditions will
VIDEO: Uncommon Lightning Smatters Iceland
Lightning, an uncommon phenomenon in Iceland, struck the country 34 times from yesterday afternoon until well into the night, the Icelandic Met Office reports, and some diligent Ic