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2/8/2025Road 300 is now open
Road 300 from Huset down to the intersection at the old museum (road 501) is now cleared of snow and open to traffic.
2/7/2025
Road 300 closed until further notice
Due to the storm, the Governor has decided to close road 300 from Huset down to the intersection at the old museum (road 501). Due to demanding traffic conditions, we recommend that people do not drive unless absolutely necessary.
2/3/2025
High avalanche danger in the western region
There is a high avalanche danger – danger level 4 – for the western Svalbard region on Monday 3. February. There is no increased avalanche danger in Longyearbyen itself according to the avalanche forecast from Skred AS.
1/27/2025
High avalanche risk on Monday in the eastern region
NVE reports that a high avalanche risk is expected on Monday, January 27th - danger level 4 - in the eastern Svalbard region. There is no increased avalanche risk in Longyearbyen itself according to the avalanche forecast from Skred AS.
1/27/2025
The Governor's office closed on 30 January
The Governor's office is closed on Thursday, 30 January due to an internal event. The police on-duty phone is staffed as usual.
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