Poland braces for extreme cold as authorities activate emergency measures at train stations, airports, and shelters.
Transport Readiness
Polish Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Wiesław Szczepański announced that train stations will operate 24/7 due to the cold weather. The ministry has requested local governments to open bus stations to those in need.
Polish Airports reported they do not expect disruptions at Warsaw Chopin Airport despite the freezing temperatures. Ten snow removal sets, seven compact cleaners, three chemical protection units, three rotary plows, and 40 machines total are on standby with 80 personnel available around the clock.
Extreme Weather Warnings
Meteorologists have issued frost warnings for northeastern Poland, with temperatures potentially reaching -17°C overnight from Friday to Saturday (January 30/February 1) in most of Pomeranian, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Warmian-Masurian, Podlaskie, and northeastern Mazovia and Lublin regions. Suwałki could experience a real-feel temperature of -35°C, with local readings possibly reaching -25°C in subsequent nights.
Meanwhile, warnings against freezing rain remain in effect for central Silesia and Małopolska until midnight, as rain and rain-snow mixtures could create icy conditions.
Warsaw Emergency Measures
In response to the cold snap, Warsaw is reintroducing heated tents with warm beverages and all-night heated buses for homeless individuals. The tents, operating from 6 AM to 6 PM until February 2, are positioned at key locations including metro stations and major intersections. Two free heated buses began service Friday evening, running throughout the night with last departures at 9 AM daily.
The city urges residents to report homeless individuals in need by calling municipal police at 986.
