The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI) issued an orange-level warning on 14 February for heavy snowfall across large swathes of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Meteorologists predict 5–15 cm of fresh snow overnight, with drifting likely in the eastern highlands as northerly winds reach 60 km/h.
Road maintenance crews have pre-positioned 180 gritters on motorways D1 and D35 and closed the truck overtaking lane on the D1’s ‘Vysočina stretch’—a notorious bottleneck for freight transiting between Prague, Brno and Bratislava. Prague Airport reports de-icing hold-times of up to 20 minutes but expects to maintain the flight schedule using both runways.
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Travelers whose itineraries shift because of the storm should also double-check visa validity, especially if they need to prolong stays or reroute through neighboring Schengen countries. VisaHQ’s Czech portal (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) provides step-by-step guidance and fast-track processing for Czech and regional visas, ensuring paperwork doesn’t add to the weather-related headaches.
Rail operator České dráhy has stocked contingency locomotives with sanders to maintain traction, yet warns that regional services in the Beskydy mountains could face cancellations if drifts exceed 30 cm. Long-distance bus companies RegioJet and FlixBus have waived change fees for departures between 14 and 16 February.
Employers with field staff or cross-border commuters should review duty-of-care procedures, ensure mobile workers carry winter tyres and snow chains when driving into Poland or Austria, and monitor the CHMI alert portal for real-time updates.
Road maintenance crews have pre-positioned 180 gritters on motorways D1 and D35 and closed the truck overtaking lane on the D1’s ‘Vysočina stretch’—a notorious bottleneck for freight transiting between Prague, Brno and Bratislava. Prague Airport reports de-icing hold-times of up to 20 minutes but expects to maintain the flight schedule using both runways.
Travelers whose itineraries shift because of the storm should also double-check visa validity, especially if they need to prolong stays or reroute through neighboring Schengen countries. VisaHQ’s Czech portal (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) provides step-by-step guidance and fast-track processing for Czech and regional visas, ensuring paperwork doesn’t add to the weather-related headaches.
Rail operator České dráhy has stocked contingency locomotives with sanders to maintain traction, yet warns that regional services in the Beskydy mountains could face cancellations if drifts exceed 30 cm. Long-distance bus companies RegioJet and FlixBus have waived change fees for departures between 14 and 16 February.
Employers with field staff or cross-border commuters should review duty-of-care procedures, ensure mobile workers carry winter tyres and snow chains when driving into Poland or Austria, and monitor the CHMI alert portal for real-time updates.
