Belgium is bracing for challenging road conditions as a code yellow has been issued due to anticipated slipperiness on Monday and Tuesday, intensified by persistently cold weather.
The Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI) warns of slush showers in and around Brussels, while other provinces may experience several centimetres of snow, elevating the risk of hazardous roads.
Just one week after the first ice day of the season, temperatures show no signs of relenting. Monday’s forecast includes alternating cloudy skies with wintry showers, with maximum temperatures hovering around 2°C in the central regions of Belgium and plummeting to as low as -3°C in the High Fens, according to the RMI.
The code yellow for slippery roads has been issued in various provinces, including the capital city, Brussels.
The RMI’s warning outlines the expected snowfall: “Between Sunday evening and Monday night (midnight), snow showers will bring 1 to 6 cm of snow in the Ardennes and the provinces of Antwerp, Limburg, and Brabant.
In”; the High Fens, this could reach 10 to 15 cm of fresh snow, or locally a little more”.This code yellow alert will remain in effect until early Tuesday morning.
Slippery roads had already been a concern since Saturday evening in the Walloon provinces of Liège, Namur, and Luxembourg.
Authorities are urging caution as the majority of the snowfall is anticipated in the northeastern part of the country on Monday.
In central Belgium, residents can expect slush showers or even snow, while the Ardennes region anticipates additional fresh snowfall. In the west and southwest, dry conditions are expected.
Translation: “Due to winter weather conditions, road surfaces may be slippery. Please be careful on the track and bike paths.”
Local traffic agencies, including Brussels’ Mobiris and the Agency for Roads and Traffic (AWV), are cautioning residents about potentially slippery roads and cycle paths.
They are urging people to exercise care when travelling and have deployed gritting services to monitor and treat roads and cycle paths as needed.
AWV is encouraging citizens to report local winter showers via the RMI app, emphasizing that this information aids the winter service in assessing slipperiness risks more accurately.
Snowfall is anticipated inland and in the Ardennes on Monday evening, with temperatures expected to dip below zero in most parts of the country.
Tuesday is predicted to be a dry day with sunny spells, though temperatures will remain chilly, ranging between 0 and -4°C south of Sambre and Meuse, around +1°C in the central region, and around +3°C in the coastal area.
Looking ahead, more snowfall is expected later in the week, prompting continued vigilance and preparedness from residents and authorities alike.
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