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  • Incredible Satellite Image Shows Iceland Completely Covered in Snow

    December 2022 was the coldest December in Iceland since 1974, with an average temperature across the country of -4.0 degrees Celsius or 24.8 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to record freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall also affected the whole country, forcing many roads to be closed for extended periods of time. A perfect depiction of just how […] More

  • This Funny Photo Perfectly Captures Icelandic “Summer” Weather

    According to the calendar and the millions of puffins, golden plovers, and other migratory birds who have reached Icelandic shores, we’re supposed to officially be in summer. Yet in the past few weeks the weather here in Iceland seems to have completely different ideas, jumping one day from winter to spring the next day… only to return […] More

  • Snow Storm Turns Reykjavik Into A Beautiful Winter Wonderland

    Most parts of Iceland had some pretty bad weather last week and over the weekend, but this morning Reykjavík woke up to the most wonderful sight! The stormy winds had gone and everything was covered by a beautiful soft blanket of snow. Our friends at The Reykjavík Grapevine captured this short but lovely video of […] More

  • Extreme Wind Storm Hits Iceland, Grounding All Flights And Causing Havoc

    A severe wind storm hit Reykjavík and the south-west parts of the country last night, causing the Icelandic Meteorological Office to issue an orange alert as well as all domestic and international flights to be grounded during the night and early morning hours. Planes arriving in Iceland were not allowed to dock with the terminal [...]
  • Heavy Snow Showers Expected In Reykjavik For The Next Few Days

    Heavy snow showers are expected in Reykjavík and the surrounding area today and tomorrow. People are warned that driving could get difficult and traffic will be a lot heavier than usual. Continuing snow and sleet showers are expected until tomorrow night and weekend temperatures will plunge in the capital region, with frost up to to -8 […] More