Czechia Braces for Ice Storm: Meteorologists Urge Residents to Stay Indoors

The Czech Republic is set to experience extreme weather conditions this Sunday, with a major ice storm predicted to impact most regions.

According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ), a warm front will bring snowfall that will transition into freezing rain, leading to the formation of hazardous ice. Meteorologists are strongly advising people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

On its official website, ČHMÚ has issued a warning about the incoming storm, which is expected to begin with heavy snowfall moving from the southwest.

This snowfall will intensify temporarily before turning into freezing rain during the afternoon and evening. “From Sunday afternoon in the northeast, and later in the evening across most regions, snowfall will shift to freezing rain,” the institute announced.

The experts predict that 2 to 7 millimeters of freezing rain will fall across much of the country, forming a dangerous ice layer. “A strong ice sheet is expected to develop,” ČHMÚ stated on Facebook, emphasizing that people should monitor updated forecasts for any changes.

Meteorologists further clarified that the ice layer is likely to begin forming around midday on Sunday in western regions, gradually spreading to nearly the entire country. This information has been confirmed through visual updates shared on the institute’s official website and social media platforms.

Given the severity of the situation, ČHMÚ is urging residents to reconsider travel plans. “If you plan to travel by car or train on Sunday, think carefully and assess the risks. The conditions could become extremely dangerous,” meteorologists warned.

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