Fjaðrárgljúfur and Skógafoss Trails Reopened

Fjaðrárgljúfur and Skógafoss Trails Reopened

Hiking trails around Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon near the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur and Skógaheiði above Skógafoss waterfall will be reopened today, June 1, RÚV reports. The Environment Agency of Iceland closed both of the Southern Iceland trails earlier in...
Safe Travel – Strong winds and rain

Safe Travel – Strong winds and rain

Weather and conditions on the main roads:   Strong winds are expected in the south west on Friday and all over the country on Sunday. Rain expected throughout the country over the weekend.   Conditions in the highlands:  ...
Safe Travel – Heavy rain and snowmelting

Safe Travel – Heavy rain and snowmelting

Heavy rain in the forecast for S and SA Iceland today until just after midnight. Snowmelt increases river flows and increased river levels can be expected in the area. These conditions can result is increased risk of mudslides in the mountains. Conditions in popular...
Safe Travel – Heavy rain and snowmelting

Safe Travel – Heavy rain and snowmelting

Heavy rain in the forecast for S and SA Iceland today until just after midnight. Snowmelt increases river flows and increased river levels can be expected in the area. These conditions can result is increased risk of mudslides in the mountains. Conditions in popular...
Ring Road Closed Due to Weather

Ring Road Closed Due to Weather

Route One is closed in South Iceland between Kirkjubæjarklaustur and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon due to extreme weather. The closure is expected to last at least until midday. Wind gusts in the area will reach a speed of 40 to 50 metres per second, creating a...
Storm after storm after storm after storm!!

Storm after storm after storm after storm!!

Weather and conditions on the main roads: Storm after storm after storm! The storm moves from the SW towards the North and no travel conditions expected between 11:00 and 14:00 from Hvammstangi to Akureyri but storm will last longer east of Akureyri. Road closures in...

Actual weather and conditions in Iceland

Weather and conditions on the main roads:  Wind is expected to be relatively calm over the weekend, with some snow showers throughout the country. Temperatures are expected to remain below zero for the coming days.     Tourists often mistake 4×4 for a vehicle...