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PEOPLE SNOWED IN ON THE ROAD, SNOWDRIFTS DON'T STOP, WIND BLOWS 70 KILOMETERS PER HOUR See dramatic footage of blizzards across Serbia (VIDEO)
Winter showed its teeth earlier than expected. A cold air mass abruptly lowered temperatures across the country, reversing weather conditions almost overnight.
TL;DR
- An unexpected cold air mass has caused temperatures to drop rapidly across Serbia.
- Rain has turned to sleet and snow in many areas, with snow cover forming in western Serbia's higher elevations.
- Villages in the Krupanj municipality are covered in snow, and a snow cover has formed on Jagodnja mountain.
- Fruška Gora is experiencing sleet, while Zlatibor is rainy but with temperatures dropping, indicating possible snow.
- Northern and western Serbia have seen rain turn to snow, forming snow cover in some areas.
- Strong northwestern winds with gusts over 70 km/h are hindering driving conditions and visibility.
- The road over Iriški Venac is passable but traffic is slow due to blizzards and snowdrifts.
- Drivers are warned to be cautious, adapt their speed, and use winter tires.
- Heavy rain caused 'lakes' on roads in Novi Sad.
- Snow is also falling in Belgrade.
- Pirot experienced a heavy downpour followed by hail, with hailstones the size of hazelnuts.