Blizzard forecast across eastern Iceland through the day

A blizzard is expected across eastern Iceland through much of the day, mbl.is reports, citing a forecaster’s note on the Icelandic Met Office website.

North and northwesterly blizzard conditions are forecast in the east. A northwesterly storm or gale is also expected in Southeast Iceland and the Eastfjords during the first part of the day.

An orange weather warning is in effect for East Iceland east of Glettingur, the Eastfjords and Southeast Iceland. A yellow warning applies to the central highlands.