Vintervollen - Grense Jakobselv
Storskog – Grense Jakobselv
Weather at the pass: 6°CPartly cloudywind 8 m/sWeather from met.no
Vintervollen - Grense Jakobselv is a mountain pass on Fv8860 between Storskog and Grense Jakobselv. The highest point is 195 masl, the lowest 4 masl. The stretch is 29.2 km long. The road is normally closed for winter from 16 Dec to 15 May. On average it is closed 154 days a year.
- Lowest point
- 4 masl
- Highest point
- 195 masl
- Length
- 29.2 km
Winter season
16 Dec→15 May
Monthly closure probability
Openings and closures
| Season | Closed | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 2026-10-22 | — |
| 2026/27 | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-21 |
Recent changes
- 2026-10-22 10:15Closed
- 2026-10-21 19:15Open
- 2026-10-21 10:15Closed
- 2026-08-23 21:22Open
Questions and answers
Is Vintervollen - Grense Jakobselv open now?
The current status is "closed", reported by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. The status on this page updates every quarter hour.
When does Vintervollen - Grense Jakobselv open?
Vintervollen - Grense Jakobselv is normally closed for winter from 16 Dec to 15 May and typically reopens in May. The exact opening date varies from year to year with snow conditions.
Why does Vintervollen - Grense Jakobselv close in winter?
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration closes the road for winter because snow, avalanche risk and operating costs make keeping it open unsafe or unsustainable. The opening date is set each year based on snow conditions.
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