yr.no is the joint online weather service from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (met.no) and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).These two public institutions have worked together for more than 70 years in the area of weather forecasting services in Norway.
yr.no is unique in Europe because of our very detailed weather forecasts and our free data policy.
These links in English will give you the current forecast in various regions of Norway
- Weather forecast for Bergen
- Weather forecast for Bodø
- Weather forecast for Kirkenes
- Weather forecast for Kristiansand
- Weather forecast for Lillehammer
- Weather forecast for Longyearbyen (Svalbard)
- Weather forecast for Oslo
- Weather forecast for Stavanger
- Weather forecast for Tromsø
- Weather forecast for Trondheim
- Weather forecast for Ålesund
This link will give you a sattelite picture of the current weather situation
The clean-up process in the wake of the destructive floodwaters which hit Eastern Norway this week, has barely begun, but it is already clear that it will be a long and very expensive task...
After a period of warm weather, quickly melting snow and heavy rain, new flood warnings have been issued for the whole of Southern Norway.
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A flood warning has been issued for the south of Norway, which may set both five and ten year records.
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Today, May 17th, is Norway's National Day. It is celebrated all across the nation, from the largest community to the smallest, with parades, bands, flags, national costumes, festival services and festivities with everyone taking part, marking the day in 1814, when Norway adopted its new Constitution.
With all of the important outdoor festivities, the weather is very important on this day, and the whole nation watches the weather forecasts..
A large number of Norwegian bees are dying of starvation due to a late spring. The consequence may be that producers will not be able to deliver enough honey...
The weather prognosis for Norway's National Holiday calls for both rain and sunshine. Bring an umbrella - and your sunglasses, say meterorologists...
Today, Wednesday May 1st is also Labour Day in Norway, with parades and speeches, - and also a sort of practice day for May 17th, which of course is Norway's Birthday, our Constitution Day.
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Early Wednesday morning, wintry weather caused severe problems for motorists trying to use the main roads crossing the mountains from east to west in the county of Sogn og Fjordane.
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Monday is Second Day Easter in Norway, and the last day of the long Easter holiday, but already on Sunday it became clear that the Norwegian Red Cross had carried out a record number of missions.
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As many of our readers will know, for many Norwegians Easter vacation started already on the afternoon of Friday before Palm Sunday, and will last at least 10 days, including Monday after Easter. ..
As usual, teams from the Norwegian Red Cross are posted at strategic points nationwide at Easter, and already on Maundy Thursday they had their hands full, assisting people.
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Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday (Skjærtorsdag) is both a religious and public holiday in Norway, with most stores and all public offices closed.
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Search parties were waiting to resume the search in the county of Troms Wednesday morning for three men missing and presumed dead in an avalanche on the island of Senja Tuesday afternoon...
