Ukraine’s Emergency Service warns of avalanche risk in Carpathians due to thaw

On February 16-18, significant avalanche danger is expected in mountainous areas of Ivano-Frankivsk region.

The State Emergency Service reported this with reference to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center's forecasts.

“On February 16-18, a considerable (III) level of avalanche risk is expected in mountainous areas of Ivano-Frankivsk region due to thaw,” the report says.