http://svalbardposten.no/nyheter/140-er-evakuert/19.7804
We are in the middle of a rain strom even though it is November. At this time of the year, one expects to have freezing temperatures (it is +6C) and snow. Last year, we had to use a beltwagon to go through snow to the observatory, but this morning we just drove there with a car. The amount of rain with strong winds is so unusual up here that the authorities are worried about possible effects such as landslides. About 140 persons have been evacuated from their homes just to be rather safe than sorry.
Takapihan tunturi on hyvä tuulensuoja / 28m/s is 100km/h or 54kn (Data from UNIS weather station) |