Winds expected to ease across Iceland this morning

Strong winds swept across Iceland overnight, with rain in many places, but conditions are expected to calm from this morning, first in the northwest, mbl.is reports, citing a forecast from the Icelandic Met Office.

The rain area is expected to move farther east today, bringing drier conditions to the northwest. Winds will be light in most parts of the country this evening, although rain is expected in many places.

There may be sleet or snow in the mountains of northern Iceland, with occasional showers or snow showers in the northwest. Daytime temperatures are forecast to reach 3 to 8 degrees Celsius.

On Monday, northerly winds of 3 to 10 metres per second are expected, with partly clear skies in many areas. There may be isolated showers or snow showers in the southeast, and temperatures will fall slightly.