Some residents of northern Poland should expect another round of snow and blizzards on Saturday. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued a warning. Forecasters are also warning of icy roads across the country.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued a first level warning. There is also a forecast of threats in the coming days.
IMWM Warnings – Freezing
Level 1 frost warnings are in effect in the following voivodeships:
Pomeranian Voivodeship, Kuya-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Lower Voivodeship; ivodeship, outside Podkarpackie County; Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship;
In some places, roads and sidewalks may become icy after wet snow. The minimum temperature will be from 5 to 2 degrees, and on the ground from 6 to 3 degrees, in places it will be 8 degrees.
The warning will be in effect until 9:00 a.m. Saturday.
Warningstvnmeteo.pl from IMWM
IMWM Warning – Heavy Snow
Meteorologists predict heavy snowfall in the north of the country. The lowest level warnings have been issued for the following voivodeships:
Pomeranian, poviats: Koszalin, Koszalin, Sławno, outside poviats: Šiba, Gdansk, Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia, Nowy Dvor, Malbork, Tczew, Sztum, Kwidzyn, Elblang, in Pomerania; Branjevo, Bartosice, Lidzbark, Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Mrgovo, Kerzhin, Vegorzevo, Gizycko, Goldap.
It is predicted that the snow will increase by 10 centimeters in some places. According to IMWM, rainfall will be rapid and its intensity will vary with local differences in rainfall. Strong accompanying winds will produce snowstorms in some areas.
IMWM warnings – strong wind
Yellow warnings are also in effect in northern Poland due to strong winds. They refer to the coastal districts of West Pomeranian Voivodeship and West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
In the coastal area, the average wind speed is up to 45 kilometers per hour and the wind speed is up to 85 km/h. The warning will be valid until the 17th of Saturday.
Winter Threats RCB
What are IMWM's first level warnings?
It is expected that dangerous meteorological events cause a lot of material losses and threats to health and life. Dangerous phenomena or the consequences of their occurrence greatly limit business activity. Expect disruptions to your daily routine. Great caution is advised to monitor the weather forecast and developments. Follow all recommendations given by emergency services in an emergency. Adjust your plans to weather conditions.
Main photo source: PAP/Adam Warżawa
