Snowstorm in the forecast for Poland. Up to 35 cm of snow may fall

Winter is becoming more and more noticeable in the highest parts of the Karkonosze Mountains. Snow fell overnight, and the snow cover on Śnieżka has already reached 12 centimeters. Hiking on mountain trails is becoming more and more demanding. Some sections are icy, and the snow, combined with strong wind and fog, makes driving difficult.

Adam Tkocz from GOPR Karkonosze in a conversation with RMF FM reporter Martyna Czerwińska appeals to tourists not to underestimate the changing weather conditions. When going to the mountains, they should have grips, trekking poles and appropriate winter footwear. Warm clothing is also necessary.

The conditions felt on Śnieżka are particularly demanding. The temperature felt there drops even to minus 14-15 degrees Celsius. In addition, gusty winds and thick fog make mountain hiking even more difficult.

The situation is completely different in lower-lying towns. In Karpacz and Szklarska Poręba you still have to wait for snow. The autumn landscape also persists on lower peaks, such as Wielka Sowa and Ślęża.

However, this is not the end of winter forecasts. According to the latest calculations of the American GFS model, on November 15, a vast zone of intense snowfall may reach southern and eastern Poland.

The highest rainfall is forecast for the Lublin region, Podkarpacie, Lesser Poland and the Świętokrzyskie region. Snow may also fall in Silesia, the Opole region and the south of Lower Silesia. Rainfall is also possible in some regions.

During the day, the rainfall zone is expected to gradually move north, towards Masovia. In the evening, a snowstorm may cover mainly the central, southern and eastern parts of the country. Locally, rainfall may be very intense.

GFS calculations indicate that in places as much as 1-1.5 centimeters of snow may accumulate per hour. With this amount of rainfall, the snow cover could increase quickly.

The GFS model also predicts how thick the snowpack may be after the rainfall zone passes. According to calculations, on the evening of November 15, around 10 p.m., the most snow may lie in the south of Małopolska, especially in mountainous regions.

Locally, snow cover may reach 20-30 centimeters, and in some places even 35 centimeters. Snow is expected to continue overnight. The forecast for 4 a.m. on November 16 indicates that snow cover may still occur in much of southern and eastern Poland. The largest increases are still forecast in Małopolska, while in parts of Podkarpacie the cover height may reach 20-21 centimeters.