High Fens (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI) released a message about applying a code red for heavy frost during the following nights, especially the High Fens and temperatures could drop to -10 C Cloudy and freezing fog is expected tonight and over the following day and is largely heavy in the central and southern parts of Belgium.
According to the forecast, the temperatures will be from -2 to -6, which may lead to slippery road conditions. Public transport users should be extra careful at this time since there are likely to be instances of winter rain.
The Royal Meteorological Institute says there is a risk of heavy frost in Belgium as temperatures reduce to -10 degrees in the High Fens. Ground frost, as well as freezing fog, brought into focus the deterioration of road conditions, especially in the mid and south parts of the kingdom. Tomorrow’s forecast will remain mild on this cold front; there will be low cloud fields, and some sun breaks in the afternoon. That said, the western areas might wake up to light showers.
High temperatures will fluctuate, and an extended forecast will reveal they can rise up to 7 degrees close to the coast but remain at -1 in the High Ardennes. Monday night from Sunday night is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, with areas of freezing fog expected to form again. According to the RMI, the temperature will go low to -1 near the sea, with -4 centrality, and locally, it will get to -10 high fens. Low clouds and fog banks may persist into Monday, with some areas in the south still experiencing low clouds the entire day; however, there may be some brief brightness during the day for some of the regions.
Cold weather is anticipated to continue, with forecasts of heavy frosts, especially on Tuesday morning, which will also worsen travel conditions. Passengers must be ready for delays and longer travelling time while in transit because their routes will be changed due to some weather difficulties. The RMI is aware of these conditions and will continue to assess and communicate them if and when needed.
Understanding the climate of the High Fens
The High Fens region, or Hautes Fagnes, is special because of its climatic characteristics and, consequently, its role in the country’s ecology. This highland region receives some of the lowest temperatures in the country, with the winter season being characterized by hard frosts and much snow. Climatic conditions are further determined by its elevation and geographical location, with an average of 98 frost days per year and frequent mist for the area, which gives a mystic flair to the whole region.
They are occupied by extended areas of high-altitude moors and peat bogs, which are covered by wet vegetation sites accommodating regional-specific plant and animal life. There is a high humidity in this region, averaging more than 1,400 millimetres of precipitation per annum, which makes it very biodiverse but causes difficult travelling, especially in winter. The weather is usually cold, and there is always high relative humidity; hence, icy situations are normally rife.
Besides the ecological functions, the area of High Fens also attracts visitors for recreational purposes because of winter sports offers like skiing and snowboarding. Depending on the season, tourists and residents of the area are attracted by diverse sceneries; in winter, there are certain difficulties that everybody has to take into consideration. Stiffing cold weather has prompted residents to seek weather and road information that will shape and enhance planning during these hard-hitting cold periods.
