Storm Warning: Snow Avalanche and Ice Slick Expected

Яна Орехова Ecology
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From February 19 to 22, avalanches, as well as ice and snow drifts, are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. This warning was issued by Kyrgyzhydromet.

Dangerous weather conditions are forecasted on the following roads:

— Bishkek — Osh, 121–138 km (Töö-Ashuu Pass);

— Bishkek — Osh, 198–265 km (Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge);

— Myrza-Ake — Kara-Kulja — Alayku, 55–115 km;

— Ala-Buka — Kanysh-Kiya, 45–112 km (Chapchyma Pass);

— Krasnaya Gorka — Akhtash, 0–3 km;

— Sary-Tash — Daroot-Korgon — Karamyk, 97–98 km;

— Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart, 292–305 km (Dolon Pass);

— Aral — Ming-Kush, 1–14 km;

— Aral — Suusamyr, 8–21 km;

— Balikchy — Kazarman — Jalal-Abad, 201–205 km, 260–290 km, and 326–349 km (Kök-Art Pass);

— Karakol — Enilchek, 45–90 km (Chon-Ashuu Pass).

Drivers are strongly advised to exercise increased caution when passing through areas prone to avalanches and to maintain a distance of at least 500 meters between vehicles.

Meteorologists recommend taking the forecasted weather conditions into account when planning trips to mountainous areas.
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