Do not drive vehicles without proper winter equipment

We ask Reykjavík residents not to drive vehicles without proper winter equipment, particularly in higher-elevation neighborhoods or east of the Elliðaár rivers.

Reykjavík City's winter maintenance services are working to clear streets, but heavy snow has fallen throughout the day and a yellow weather warning remains in effect for the capital area. Winds will pick up this evening, likely causing snow to drift and form snowbanks.

We ask residents not to drive vehicles without proper winter equipment; cars with worn tires will spin out, and drivers face a real risk of getting stuck in snowbanks. chaStuck vehicles significantly block snowplowing equipment, which needs every available opening to operate effectively.

Crews expect to clear main roads tonight and tomorrow morning, and will then turn their attention to residential streets.

Please remain alert to conditions in your surroundings. It is vital to salt or sand where possible and keep walking paths clear so that Reykjavík City's waste collectors can work next week and access bins before Christmas.

Many other factors require attention—a winter checklist is available here.

• See the information page on snow clearing and deicing
• See the information page on waste collection