IMGW issues first-level snow warnings for southern Poland as temperatures drop to -22°C with heavy snowfall expected.
IMGW Weather Forecast for Sunday, February 15
On Sunday, February 15 until afternoon hours, IMGW first-level warnings are in effect in southern districts of the country due to heavy snowfall. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management reports that in southern Silesia, Lesser Poland, Subcarpathia and southern Lublin region, periodic moderate to heavy precipitation is expected. Snow cover accumulation may range from 5 cm to 8 cm.
Maximum temperature will range from -12°C in the northeast to around 0°C in the west, while the remaining areas will generally experience temperatures from -7°C to -4°C. Meteorologists predict light to moderate winds in most of the country, with occasional gusts in the south that may cause snowdrifts and blizzards locally. During the night from Sunday to Monday, light snowfall may occur in the south and southeast.
Minimum temperatures are expected to drop to -22°C in the northeast, around -15°C in the center and locally in submontane regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland, and from -10°C to -5°C in the south and west.
Tons of Salt Deployed on National Roads
The Rzeszów branch of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways reported on Sunday morning that winter is not giving up, with snow and sleet falling in the voivodeship. All national roads in the region remain passable, though slush may accumulate locally on A4, S19, DK9 and DK77 routes.
Winter maintenance equipment made 163 trips during the night, consuming 618 tons of salt. The Świętokrzyskie branch of GDDKiA reported that plow-salters made 148 runs during the past night, while the Kraków branch noted 316 trips and the use of 876.5 tons of salt. Currently, 51 plow-salters are working in the Lublin region, with officials warning that roads may be slippery and urging cautious driving.
Transport Disruptions in Kraków
Snowfall has caused problems in the operation of urban transport in Kraków and nearby towns. The Municipal Transport Company reported on Sunday morning about the shortening of some agglomeration and urban lines.
Kraków officials indicated on Saturday evening that on-duty municipal equipment (MPO) was already working on streets and sidewalks, with 260 units deployed after 22:00.
