An unusually heavy snowfall has blanketed large parts of Mongolia, the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring reported Thursday.
Since Tuesday, snow and blizzards have been sweeping the western provinces of Uvs and Khovd and central parts of the country, including Mongolia's capital Ulan Bator, with wind speeds up to 16 meters per second, the agency said in a statement.
Precipitation in the affected areas averaged 40-80 cm, with snow depths reaching up to 180 cm in mountainous regions.
Temperatures in these areas are expected to plunge to minus 15 degrees Celsius following the snowfall, the agency said.
The meteorological department forecast strong winds and snow would remain active across large parts of the country until the weekend, urging citizens to take extra precautions against possible disasters.
The Mongolian National State Emergency Committee temporarily restricted traffic on roads linking the capital with western provinces due to slippery road conditions and poor visibility.
Mongolia is known for its harsh continental climate, marked by long, frigid winters and short summers.

Published Date:2025-10-17