Storm Warning: Avalanche Risk and Icy Conditions Expected

Сергей Мацера Ecology
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From February 19 to 22, avalanche-prone conditions are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, including the occurrence of snow avalanches, snow drifts, ice, and snow cover. This information is provided by Kyrgyzhydromet.

The warning about adverse weather conditions concerns the following roads:

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

— Bishkek — Osh, sections 198–265 km (Ala-Bel pass, Chychkan gorge);

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

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

— Krasnaya Gorka — Akhtash, 0–3 km;

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

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

— Aral — Ming-Kush, 1–14 km;

— Aral — Suusamyr, 8–21 km;

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

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

Drivers are strongly advised to exercise particular caution in avalanche-prone areas and maintain a distance of at least 500 meters between vehicles.

Forecasters recommend considering the weather forecast when planning trips to mountainous areas.
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