Iceland Roads

Varmahlíð

286 km286 km178 mi from Reykjavík · ~3h 45m· Updated

78
Looks good
Small town on the north coast, near Mývatn. Mostly good conditions, but ice or snow is reported on part of this route. Always check road.is and vedur.is, and call 1777 if in doubt.
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
  • Road surface: Icy patches
  • Conditions worsening: Clear conditions → Icy patches (3h ago)
Our assessment based on official data from road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Varmahlíð

Temperature1°C1°C35°F
Wind3.5 m/s12.6 km/h7.8 mph (gusts 5 m/s18 km/h11 mph)

Forecast: next 24h

21:002°C2°C35°F2 m/s8 km/h5 mph
0:000°C0°C31°F2 m/s6 km/h4 mph
3:00-1°C-1°C30°F3 m/s10 km/h6 mph
6:00-1°C-1°C29°F3 m/s12 km/h8 mph
9:00-2°C-2°C28°F3 m/s10 km/h6 mph
12:002°C2°C35°F4 m/s15 km/h9 mph
15:003°C3°C37°F4 m/s15 km/h9 mph
18:00-1°C-1°C30°F0 m/s1 km/h0 mph

Live road cameras nearby

Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.

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Road conditions along the route

Skagafjarðarvegur - Varmahlíð - Steinsstaðir
100
Clear conditions
Vatnsskarð: Svínvetningabraut - Varmahlíð
78
Icy patches
Hringvegur: Varmahlíð - Kjálkavegur
100
Clear conditions
Sauðárkróksbraut: Varmahlíð - Sauðárkrókur
100
Clear conditions
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