Snow falls in Brașov and mountain resorts, with over 50 snow-clearing machines deployed

Winter conditions on national roads

On Saturday, 14 November, the Brașov regional roads authority (DRDP Brașov) reported winter conditions on DN1 and DN73 at Predeal, on DN73 at Fundata, on the Transfăgărășan (DN7C), on DN10 at Teliu and on DN11 at the Oituz pass. The authority said more than 50 snow-clearing machines were deployed both where snow was falling and preventively on sectors with low temperatures. It also reported no blockages or traffic problems at that hour.

“There are no blockages or traffic problems at this time. Do not set off if your car is not ready for winter!”

Snow in the city and in the mountains

Snow reached the municipality of Brașov and the Poiana Brașov resort, according to images posted on social media. In the Rânca area of Gorj county, sleet and snow were falling on DN 67C between Novaci and Rânca. DRDP Craiova said two machines fitted with a blade and an anti-skid material spreader were working on that sector, and that the carriageway was clean and wet when it reported.

Warnings to drivers

Both road authorities reminded drivers that winter tyres are compulsory on public roads covered with snow, ice or frost. DRDP Craiova warned that snow could settle on the road depending on how the weather develops, even though crews are permanently on the route. Drivers were advised to adapt their speed to road conditions and to drive carefully.

Weather outlook

The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) announced on Friday, 13 November, that two days of strong wind, rain and snow were due in several regions of the country. Gusts were forecast to reach 140 km/h in the mountains. From Saturday, temperatures were expected to drop sharply, with negative minimums across most of the country.