According to forecasts, from March 15 to March 18, 2026, a deterioration in weather conditions is expected, which may lead to avalanches in mountainous areas and on certain highways, as well as the formation of snow drifts, ice, and black ice.
The most dangerous areas where such phenomena are expected include:
- The Bishkek — Osh road, between the 198th and 260th kilometers (Ala-Bel pass, Chychkan gorge);
- The Myrza-Ake — Kara-Kulja — Alaykuu section, 55–115 kilometers;
- The Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart route, 292–305 kilometers (Dolon pass);
- The Balakchi — Kazarman — Jalal-Abad road, from 201 to 205 kilometers, 260–290 kilometers, and 326–349 kilometers (Kok-Art pass);
- The Karakol — Enilchek section, 45–90 kilometers (Chon-Ashuu pass).
The MES strongly recommends that drivers exercise caution and adhere to safety measures. When passing through avalanche-prone areas, it is necessary to maintain a distance of at least 500 meters between vehicles.
