Northern Czech Republic is experiencing significant snowfall today, with meteorologists issuing warnings for multiple regions. The Frýdlant area has been particularly affected, with snowfall rates reaching three centimeters per hour, prompting the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) to extend their weather alerts to include Liberec and Jeseník regions.
Local authorities report challenging conditions on the roads, with slushy snow accumulating in the Frýdlant area. The Albrechtice hill is experiencing reduced visibility due to a combination of snowfall and fog. Milan Götz, mayor of Kunratice, described the morning’s snowfall as particularly heavy with large snowflakes, though it has since returned to normal intensity.
The Road and Motorway Directorate of the Liberec Region has confirmed that primary roads remain treated and passable, though they urge drivers to exercise caution. Notably, despite the adverse conditions, emergency services have not reported any snow-related traffic incidents since the weather alert was issued.
The snowfall is part of a larger weather system, with a low-pressure area moving northeast across the country. This system brings a significant temperature gradient, separating warm air in the southeast from colder air in the northwest. Forecasts indicate that rain will gradually turn to snow even at lower elevations, with snowfall possible below 500 meters in Bohemia and around 600 meters in Moravia and Silesia.