Spring storm and snow warnings issued for Norway’s western and northern regions

A powerful spring storm is bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and snow to parts of Norway, with meteorologists warning of hazardous conditions in western and northern areas, Dagbladet reports.

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute has issued a yellow weather alert for storm-force winds along the coasts of Møre og Romsdal, Trøndelag, and Nordland, with gusts reaching 30–37 meters per second (108–133 km/h). The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday into Monday morning, gradually easing in the north.

“Spring low-pressure systems still have some strength left,” said Pernille Borander, duty meteorologist at the Meteorological Institute. She noted that while such systems typically weaken as spring progresses, this week’s weather could mark “one of the last major storms” of the season.

### Snow and blizzard warnings
A separate yellow alert for heavy snowdrift has been issued for mountain passes in Nordland, starting Monday. Reduced visibility and difficult driving conditions are expected, with authorities advising motorists to secure loose objects, avoid exposed areas, and prepare for possible road closures or convoy driving.

In Trøndelag and Nordland, sleet and snow may fall at lower elevations—down to 300 meters above sea level—while Northern Norway could see snow reaching coastal areas by Monday evening. Despite recent mild temperatures, Borander emphasized that March often remains a “snow month” in the north.

### Calmer conditions in the south and east
Southern and eastern Norway will see sunny skies and temperatures up to 10°C on Monday, offering a brief respite before another low-pressure system arrives on Tuesday. This will bring rain and cloud cover nationwide, with the Meteorological Institute describing the week’s weather as a “yo-yo pattern”—alternating between stormy and calmer spells.

Unsettled conditions are expected to persist through midweek, particularly in western and northern regions, while southern and eastern areas may see more sunshine as the low-pressure system shifts.