Wet snow and ice are expected in the Murmansk region on October 18

In the Murmansk region on October 18, gusty wind, small precipitation and ice are predicted. This was reported in the Main Directorate of the EMERCOM of Russia in the Murmansk region.

The wind will be western and north-western at a speed of 7-12 m / s, in places gusts will reach 15-17 m / s. Small precipitation is expected mainly in the form of wet snow. At night, the air temperature will be from 0 to -5 degrees, in the afternoon - from +1 to +6 degrees. At night and in the morning, ice is possible.

In the waters of the Barents Sea forecast increased wind and increased wave height. No dangerous weather events are expected.

In the region, there is a possibility of accidents in forests, water bodies and in the coastal areas of the Barents and White Seas. Accidents on ships, housing and communal services facilities, railway and air transport, man-made fires and accidents are also possible.

Drivers are advised to exercise caution on the roads, especially at night and in the morning when ice is possible.

Earlier, “MK in Murmansk” reported that Ivan Lebedev told about the work of utilities on the eve of winter.