Genuine winter in Romania

In most regions of Romania the weather is cold, and it has snowed in several counties

Mihai Pelin, 17.02.2025, 13:50

The weather conditions in mid-February bring the first spell of genuine winter in several parts of the country. The National Meteorological Administration has issued a yellow-code warning for snowfall and snowstorms, valid until Wednesday morning, in counties in the southern half of Romania and in the capital city Bucharest.

It will snow moderately and a layer of snow will form, generally 10-20 cm thick. Temporarily, the wind will reach up to 45 km/h, blowing the snow. Also until Wednesday, a yellow-code extreme cold warning is in place in 18 counties in the northern half of the country. In these regions, as well as in the mountains, the weather will be particularly cold, and during the nights and mornings it will be freezing, and the minimum temperatures will generally be between 16 and 10 degrees below zero.

The weather stays particularly cold in Bucharest as well, with negative highs ​​and snowfalls that will bring a substantial layer of snow. The Bucharest City Hall announced that it is ready to use over 300 snowploughs.

Road traffic is slowed down in several counties, but no national roads or highways have been closed due to weather conditions. Snow has fallen on the road, which is why traffic police recommend that drivers be very careful and observe all traffic rules. In addition, drivers are advised not to set off if their cars are not equipped for winter. The deputy chief of the Road Police, Bogdan Oproiu:

Bogdan Oproiu: “We should have a preventive conduct while driving, we should be more tolerant in traffic. We recommend that drivers check the condition and type of their tires, drive at a constant speed, adapted to the weather conditions, and also keep a greater distance in traffic from other cars, in order to be able to stop safely.”

Air traffic is also affected by the weather, but within normal parameters, according to flight plans, at the two airports near Bucharest. Equipment is constantly being used to keep the surface in optimal operating conditions, but some flights may experience delays as the aircraft needs de-icing, which is carried out after passengers board, the Bucharest National Airports Company explained.

Rail traffic is also open on all railway lines in Romania, and train circulation is adapted to the unfavourable weather conditions, the National Railway Company reports. According to the company, before setting off passengers are urged to seek information about traffic conditions from passenger railway transport operators.

Meteorologists warn that the weather will be cold throughout the country until the end of the week. There will be extremely cold nights and mornings, at first in the north of the country and in depressions, then elsewhere as well, and during the day there will be mostly below-zero temperatures. (AMP)