Avalanche hazard in Transcarpathia. Weather forecasts

Snow avalanches in the Carpathians may block the roads

 As of December 25, high avalanche hazard remains in the highlands. 

This was reported by the State Emergencies Services of Ukraine.

On December 25, due to continued snowfall and snowstorms, high avalanche hazard is expected in the highlands of the western and central parts of the region. In the eastern part, it will remain. There is also a risk of snow slides on the roads.

On the night of January 1, 0 to -6 degrees Celsius is expected in Ukraine, in Sumy and Kharkiv regions – down to -8 degrees, in the west of Ukraine – about zero. In the capital, the temperature on the New Year’s Eve will be -3 degrees, and in the daytime the temperature will rise to +2 degrees.

Earlier, the weather forecasters said that just before the New Year’s Eve it would be snowing, and the snow cover would remain for several days due to night frosts. And then the thaw is expected again.

Also, weather forecasters noted that after January 15, the temperature would drop to -15 .. -25 degrees, and the cold weather would be accompanied by snow. This weather will remain until the beginning of March.