Forecasters predict rain and mountain snow in Iceland

Rain or sleet is expected across much of Iceland on Sunday, with snow in the mountains, mbl.is reports. The south and west are likely to remain mostly dry.

Northerly winds will reach 5 to 13 metres per second, increasing to 13 to 18 metres per second east of Öræfi and in the Eastfjords until after midday. Winds are expected to ease in the evening, when rain or drizzle will be widespread and sleet or snow is forecast in western mountain areas. Temperatures will range from 0 to 7C.

On Monday, winds will be light and variable in most places. The south is expected to be partly cloudy and mostly dry, while rain or sleet is forecast in the north and east. Precipitation should gradually ease, with some areas possibly becoming dry. Temperatures are expected to change little.