Down to -5°C in the Carpathians: tourists urged to postpone hikes due to bad weather
There are strong winds and poor visibility on Mount Pip Ivan
Frost, strong winds, and poor visibility have made hikes in the highlands of the Ukrainian Carpathians dangerous for tourists. This morning, October 16, the temperature on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi dropped to -5°C.
As of 8:45 a.m. this Friday, the summit was shrouded in clouds, and northerly winds were blowing at 12 meters per second. The bad weather significantly reduced visibility in the highlands.
In such conditions, hikers can quickly lose their bearings. The risk of hypothermia also increases significantly.
Hikes are especially dangerous for tourists who:
- lack sufficient experience in the mountains;
- set out without warm clothing and the necessary equipment;
- do not register their route in advance.
“We urge tourists not to risk their lives and health, to refrain from hiking during bad weather, and to closely monitor weather reports,” mountain rescuers from Prykarpattia appealed to hikers.
Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi is one of the highest peaks in the Ukrainian Carpathians. Because of its considerable elevation, the weather here can differ sharply from conditions in settlements at the foot of the mountain. Even in mid-October, frost, snow, and strong winds are possible in the highlands, while the valleys remain warmer.
The first snow fell in the Carpathians back in September.
