A snowstorm paralyzed the southern part of Norway in early January 2024, leaving thousands without electricity and burying the cities of Risør, Grimstad, and Arendal under a 100-centimeter layer of snow.
In Risør, 102 cm of snow fell in the last three days. The height of the snowdrifts reached 120 cm, setting a record for the entire observation history since 1985.
Continuous snowfall led to the suspension of local railway lines, traffic jams, and power outages. Schools along the coast announced closures.
Problems also occurred in the capital, Oslo: bus services were hindered, and the E6 highway was closed after a serious accident.
Public transport in the Oslo area faced difficulties, and the state agency Ruter considered the possibility of a complete suspension of bus services due to the heavy snowfall.
The snowfall paralyzed mail delivery and interrupted waste removal services in the city.
Officials urged motorists to stock up on warm clothing, food, and shovels, emphasizing the unpredictability of the blizzard.
Residents of Southern Norway were advised to work from home due to dangerous weather conditions and to drive only when necessary.
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In Risør, 102 cm of snow fell in the last three days. The height of the snowdrifts reached 120 cm, setting a record for the entire observation history since 1985.
Continuous snowfall led to the suspension of local railway lines, traffic jams, and power outages. Schools along the coast announced closures.
Problems also occurred in the capital, Oslo: bus services were hindered, and the E6 highway was closed after a serious accident.
Public transport in the Oslo area faced difficulties, and the state agency Ruter considered the possibility of a complete suspension of bus services due to the heavy snowfall.
The snowfall paralyzed mail delivery and interrupted waste removal services in the city.
Officials urged motorists to stock up on warm clothing, food, and shovels, emphasizing the unpredictability of the blizzard.
Residents of Southern Norway were advised to work from home due to dangerous weather conditions and to drive only when necessary.
#Norway #sn #snowstorm #stormsurge#trending
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