IMWM issued meteorological warnings. Snowfall is expected in southern Poland on Friday, which will last all day in some places. Up to 25 centimeters of snow may fall locally.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first-degree warnings on a three-level, increasing scale.
IMWM warnings – heavy snowfall
First-degree alerts against heavy snowfall are in force in the following voivodeships:
- Lesser Polandin the following counties: Tatra, Nowy Targ, Sucha;
- Silesianin the following counties: Żywiec, Cieszyn, Bielsko-BiałaBielsko;
- Lower Silesiain the following counties: Kłodzko, Wałbrzych, Kamienna Góra, Jelenia GóraLwówek, Lubań, Karkonosze.
Snowfall is forecast, causing an increase in snow cover in areas above 800 meters above sea level by 15 to 25 centimeters.
Warnings in the Lesser Poland and Lower Silesia voivodeships will be valid until midnight on Saturday, and in the voivodeship Silesian will expire at 22 on Friday.
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What are IMWM first degree warnings?
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, it is necessary to monitor the weather forecasts and developments. Follow all recommendations issued by emergency services in the event of an emergency. Adjust your plans to weather conditions.
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