More than 100 mm of rain has fallen at several monitoring sites in northwest Iceland since Thursday, increasing the risk of landslides and rockfalls.
The Icelandic Met Office says the danger remains greatest on lower slopes where precipitation has fallen as rain rather than snow, with further rain forecast through Monday.
Heavy Rain Leaves Slopes and Roads Vulnerable Across Northwest Iceland
- More than 120 mm was recorded at Suðureyri, while Ísafjörður and Gjögur each received more than 100 mm.
- Multiple rockfalls reached roads, and a landslide closed part of Strandavegur on Friday.
- Travellers should check live road conditions and weather warnings before setting out.
Road disruption followed days of precipitation
Snow has accumulated above roughly 200–400 metres, but lower slopes have remained exposed to rain. The Met Office said multiple rockfalls had reached roads in the region.
Strandavegur between Bjarnafjörður and Djúpavík was closed on Friday after a landslide reached the road. Iceland Review has also reported on a separate landslide-related closure in Árneshreppur and the broader heavy-rain warnings issued last week.
Conditions can change quickly. Drivers should consult the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration’s live road map and the latest Met Office warnings before travelling.
Sources: Icelandic Met Office; RÚV.
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