Slovakia Weather: Ice Storm and Strong Winds Expected Sunday
- Much of Slovakia may experience ice and fog on Sunday, January 25th.
- Warnings for ice apply in the districts of Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, Košice, Prešov and Žilina regions, initially until 9:00 AM on Sunday.
Much of Slovakia may experience ice and fog on Sunday, January 25th. Rain is possible in some districts of the Banská bystrica region, and wind is forecast for western Slovakia. The Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMÚ) has thus issued first-degree warnings. SHMÚ informed about this on it’s website.
Warnings for ice apply in the districts of Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, Košice, Prešov and Žilina regions, initially until 9:00 AM on Sunday. Ice may also form in the Trenčín region, with the exception of the districts of Myjava and Nové Mesto nad Váhom. SHMÚ warned that the formation of ice poses a potential danger to both transport and pedestrian movement. “The occurrence of ice is common at this time of year and in this area, but it can cause minor damage,”
- SHMÚ has issued first-degree warnings for ice, fog, and wind.
- Ice and fog are expected across most of Slovakia until Sunday morning.
- smog conditions persist in several locations due to PM10 particles.
- At-risk groups should limit outdoor movement and physical activity.