IMWM still warns about dangerous winter weather. Alarms are in force for heavy snowfall, snowstorms and blizzards. Find out where to watch out for dangerous weather.
Forecasters from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMWM) issued first-level warnings on a three-level, ascending scale.
First degree IMWM warnings – heavy snowfall
Dangerous weather associated with snowfall will occur in the following voivodeships:
Snowfall is forecast in the mentioned regions, causing the snow cover to increase by approximately 10 cm in places. Strong winds may also cause snowstorms locally.
The alarms will be in force until 7 a.m. on Saturday.
First degree IMWM warnings – snowstorms/blizzards
Yellow snowstorm/blizzard alerts have been issued for the following voivodeships:
- Lower Silesiacounties: Lwówek, Karkonosze, Jelenia GóraKamienna Góra, Kłodzko;
- Silesiancounties: Bielsko, Bielsko-BiałaCieszyn, Żywiec;
- Lesser Polandcounties: Sucha, Nowy Targ, Tatra, Myślenice, Limanowski, Nowy Sącz, Nowy SączGorlice.
Blizzards and snowstorms are forecast there, caused by snowfall and wind with an average speed of up to 35 km/h, with gusts of up to 65 km/h, from the west.
In Lower Silesia, the warnings will be valid until 11 on Saturday. In other regions, alerts will remain in force until 13 on Saturday.
What are IMWM first degree warnings?
Conditions are expected to favor the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena that may cause material losses and pose a threat to health and life. Conducting business in conditions of exposure to these factors is difficult and dangerous. Expect difficulties resulting from carrying out activities in the hazardous area, including delays caused by road traffic, disruptions to outdoor events or the possibility of their cancellation. Caution is recommended, the need to follow messages and developments in the weather situation.
Dangerous meteorological phenomena are expected to occur, causing significant material losses and a threat to health and life. Dangerous phenomena or the effects of their occurrence significantly limit business activity. Expect disruptions to your daily functioning. Great caution is recommended, the need to follow messages and developments in the weather situation. Follow all recommendations issued by emergency services in the event of an emergency. Adjust your plans to weather conditions.
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