Operational reports
Snow, Wind, and Difficult Driving Conditions
Heavy snow and wind are expected in many parts of Southern Norway over the next two days. Especially parts of Sørlandet and Østlandet are at risk. Up to 60 centimeters of snow is forecasted, and combined with strong winds, this will result in very difficult driving conditions.
With the weather forecasted, delays in truck and car traffic are to be expected, especially in the southern part of Southern Norway, but all traffic to and from Southern Norway may also be delayed. Locally, closed roads and challenging driving conditions will also cause delays. Train traffic will also be heavily affected by the weather conditions, and therefore transport to and from Northern Norway may also be delayed.
Since the storm will last for several days, there may be follow-up delays later in the week. Our customers should therefore expect delays for letters, packages, and goods this week, which we of course regret
Be aware that there may be delays in the delivery of Next Day Express/ Business Parcel Express in January 2025 due to adjustmenst in commercial flight schedules
During the period 02.01.-30.01.25, there are several changes made in commercial flight schedules that affect the delivery of Express next day packages/ Business Parcel Express:
- From Bodø (postal codes 8000-8479, 8600-8999) to Southern Norway (postal codes 2100-2699, 2800-7999), deliveriy may be up to 24 hours later than usual during the period 06.01.-26.01.
- To Ålesund (postal codes 6000-6299) on 03.01.25 from parts of Norway (postal codes 4134, 4146, 4200-4299, 5400-5599, 5626-5629, 5750-5799, 6700-6999, 8000-9999), we cannot guarantee the delivery of Express next day packages/ Business Parcel Express. The time guarantee is suspended for delivery on 03.01. on the mentioned routes.
- To Kristiansand (postal codes 4500-4999) on 03., 09., and 16.01.25 from Central and Northern Norway (postal codes 6000-9999), we cannot guarantee the delivery of Express next day packages/ Business Parcel Express. The time guarantee is suspended for delivery on the mentioned days and routes.
- To Haugesund (postal codes 4134, 4146, 4200-4299, 5400-5599, 5626-5629, 5750-5799) on 03., 09., 16., 23., and 30.01.25 from Central and Northern Norway (postal codes 6000-9999), we cannot guarantee the delivery of Express next day packages/ Business Parcel Express. The time guarantee is suspended for delivery on the mentioned days and routes.
We apologize for the inconvenience these changes may cause our customers.
Severe Weather in Western Norway
Wind and rainfall are causing a high risk of landslides in many places in Western Norway. Over 25 roads are closed on Monday morning. The areas southwest of Hardangerfjorden, Voss, and Sunnfjord are particularly affected. Several mountain passes between east and west are closed, or there is convoy driving.
Due to closed roads and difficult driving conditions, Posten Bring's transports will be affected in many places. This will cause delays for letters, packages, and goods in the areas hardest hit by the severe weather.
We apologize for the inconvenience this causes.
Severe Weather in Large Parts of Northern Norway
Severe weather with strong winds is affecting transport and distribution in and to and from Northern Norway. Particularly affected are Troms and Finnmark, and the northern parts of Nordland. Further south in Nordland is also impacted, and for instance, Saltfjellet was closed last night. This means there will be delays to and from many places in Northern Norway for letters, packages, and goods.
The weather is expected to improve over the weekend, but it will likely take a few days to catch up.
We apologize for the inconvenience this causes.
The storm has led to many closed roads in Western Norway.
In Vestland and Møre og Romsdal, there are many closed roads. This causes delays in our line traffic between east and west, but especially in local transport from the terminals in Bergen, Førde, and Ålesund. Additionally, the areas of Odda and Ullensvang, which are distributed from Haugesund, are almost inaccessible.
On Friday morning, water levels are still rising in several places, and it is unclear which roads are closed and when the Bergen Line will reopen. Therefore, it must be expected that letters, packages, and goods to many places may be delayed by one or two days.
We apologize for the inconvenience this causes
Heavy Rainfall Expected in Western Norway
Heavy rainfall is expected in Western Norway over the next 24 hours. The Bergen Line is closed, and road accessibility may also be affected. The heaviest rainfall is expected in areas east of Bergen, from Odda in the south to Møre og Romsdal in the north. Therefore, delays in mail, packages, and goods to and from Bergen should be expected.
Since the rainfall is expected over larger areas, delays to other locations outside the most affected areas are also likely.
Local challenges due to the weather are also expected in Western Norway, which will further delay deliveries.
The rainfall will continue through Thursday, so delays will persist throughout the week.
We are taking measures as far as possible, but delays are unavoidable.