M-13 Highway Closed in Odesa Region Due to Freezing Rain, More Severe Weather Forecast.

Freezing Rain Forces Closure of M-13 Highway in Odesa

According to TSN.ua: Authorities have closed a section of the international M-13 highway in the Odesa region due to hazardous weather conditions. The closure, which began at 6:30 PM on February 6, 2023, affects the stretch between the villages of Ahafiivka and Platonove. This type of severe winter weather is a recurring challenge for Ukraine's infrastructure during this season.

Freezing rain is forecast not only for Odesa but also for the neighboring Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions. Furthermore, heavy snowfall is expected on February 7, 2023, in the Volyn, Rivne, Lviv, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, and Kyiv regions. A sharp, intense, but short-lived cold snap is anticipated, bringing severe frosts of 19-24° below zero.

Advice for Drivers

These conditions are likely to create significant difficulties on the roads, so drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution and stay informed about the situation on their routes.

Emergency services are urging the public to adhere to all road safety rules.

The overall weather situation across Ukraine points to potential risks for road travel in the coming days. Other regions are also expected to face similar challenges from snowfalls and frost. Drivers should be particularly vigilant when planning journeys, as the difficult conditions could lead to traffic jams and accidents.