A sudden dump of snow over the past few days has cut power lines, and around 3,000 households in Agder were without power on Wednesday. Crews worked to repair the damage, but by Thursday morning, more problems were being reported.
"The weather conditions are leading to a steady stream of more broken power lines in the same areas," said Realf Ottesen of Agder Energi.
He said the worst-hit areas included Gjerstad, Akland, Søndeled and Holt. Around 2,500 households around southern Norway were without power.
Snow continued to fall around the Oslo metropolitan area as well, with up to 15 centimetres expected on Thursday and more on Friday. Temperatures sunk to minus-9C in some areas, and while skiers were delighted, motorists endured slick roads and traffic snarls. Commutes that should take just 15 minutes were taking more than an hour Thursday morning.
The near-hurricane conditions in northern Norway forced the closure of numerous roads and highways, and the cancellation of ferry lines and flights. Emergency crews in Hammerfest worked through the night to help residents secure buildings, while construction ceased at most building sites in Bodø and other northern cities.
Schools and day care centers were to stay open on Thursday, but children were being kept indoors and adults as well were being warned against going out.
The high winds were creating chill factors of down to minus-50C.
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