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Cyclone Explosion, Very Low Air Pressure in Serbia: Here's When the Storms, Rain, Snow, and Gale-Force Winds Are Coming
After yesterday's cold snap with rain and snow, today brought a temporary stabilization of the weather. By evening, rain had already hit the north and parts of western Serbia.
TL;DR
- A strong cyclone over the Adriatic is causing air pressure to drop significantly in Serbia, signaling a major weather change.
- Heavy rain and snow are expected to hit western Serbia overnight and spread to other areas by morning.
- The western parts of the country, especially Kolubarski okrug, will see the most precipitation.
- Rain in lower elevations will turn to sleet and wet snow, while Vojvodina will experience less precipitation and may stay dry in the north.
- By the end of the day and into the evening, heavy snow is forecast for southern, central, and eastern Serbia.
- Belgrade will see rain, turning to sleet and snow, with snow expected in higher parts of the city.
- 5 to 20 mm of precipitation is expected across Serbia, with up to 40 mm in the west. Snowfall could range from 5 to 20 cm, and up to 30 cm in the mountains.
- Strong northwesterly winds will blow across Serbia, with gale-force winds, blizzards, and snowstorms expected in mountainous and western areas.
- The wet, heavy snow could overload trees and power lines, leading to potential power outages.
- Drivers are warned about slippery roads and are advised to use winter equipment.
- Increased traffic is expected as people return home after the holidays, leading to potential traffic jams.
- Wednesday will be significantly warmer, followed by more precipitation on Thursday and a sharp cold snap on Friday, leading to an icy day on Saturday.
- The end of February will see a mix of warm and cold periods with frequent cloud cover.