Snowstorms are coming. In some parts of the country, IMWM alerts even have the second level

Forecasters from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first- and second-degree warnings on a three-level, increasing scale.

Second-degree IMWM alerts for heavy snowfall are valid in the region of the voivodeship Pomeranian (counties: Wejherowo, Puck, GdyniaGdańsk, SopotGdańsk, Kartuzy, Kościerzyna, Starogard, Tczew, Kwidzyn, Sztum, Malbork and Nowy Dwór) and in the voivodeship Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship (counties: ElblągElbląg and Braniewo).

According to IMWM, snowfall is forecast, with periods of moderate intensity, causing an increase in snow cover by 15 centimeters, locally by about 25 cm. The alarms will be in force from 9 a.m. on Monday until 12 p.m. on Tuesday.

In addition, first-degree alerts were also issued in the province ahead of heavy snow. Pomeranian (counties: Lębork, SłupskSłupsk, Bytów, Człuchów and Chojnicki), voivodeships West Pomeranian Voivodeship (excluding poviats in the southwest of the region) and in the Złotów poviat in the province. Greater Poland. These regions will receive 10 to 15 cm of snow. The alarms will be in effect from 3 on Monday until midnight on Tuesday.

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In addition, IMWM also issued second-degree warnings against snowstorms and blizzards. Valid in the following voivodeships:

Snow flurries are forecast, caused by snowfall and wind with an average speed of up to 55 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 90 km/h. The alerts will be valid from 10 a.m. on Monday until 12 p.m. on Tuesday.

In addition, first-degree alerts were also issued against the same phenomenon in other districts of the province. Pomeranian as well as parts of the province’s counties. West Pomeranian Voivodeship. The wind is expected to gust up to 65 km/h.

IMWM also warns against strong winds. Second degree alerts were issued in the following voivodeships:

Strong winds with an average speed of 40 km/h to 55 km/h and gusts of up to 85 km/h are expected in these regions. Temporarily, the wind may reach up to 90-95 km/h. In Western Pomerania, warnings will be valid from 3 a.m. on Monday until midnight on Tuesday, and in other regions from 3 p.m. 12 on Monday until 12 on Tuesday.

Moreover, in the province Podlasie, Lublin Province, Podkarpackie, Świętokrzyskiepart of the south-eastern province Łódźin the east and south of the province. Masovian Voivodeshipin the province Silesian (outside Cieszyn, Bielsko and Żywiec poviats) and Lesser Poland (outside the Tatra district) slippery surfaces are expected. Level 1 alerts have been issued for these regions.

IMWM forecasts freezing of wet road surfaces and sidewalks after sleet and wet snow, causing them to become icy.

Hazardous weather is expected until 9 a.m. Monday.

The second level warning predicts the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena, 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.

The first level warning provides for conditions conducive to 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 traffic disruptions, disruptions to outdoor events or the possibility of their cancellation. Caution is recommended, the need to follow messages and developments in the weather situation.