Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper)– Light snow will fall in northern Belgium on 8 January, and Limburg may receive over 10 cm. KMI is warning of slippery roads. Real-time monitoring is in place.
On Wednesday, 8 January, light snow is expected in the north, while Limburg and central areas might see moderate snowfall. Heavy snow is possible in Walloon, but the far south will warm up, turning snow into rain. Weather expert Ruben Weytjens notes that the snow system will likely shift south overnight, keeping it cold in Limburg. This means some areas could get over 10 centimetres of snow while others might not see any.
What are the snow predictions for Limburg and Voeren?
In places like Limburg and Voeren, people might see more than 10 centimetres of snow, while the north might not get any. The snow will land on wet ground so that it will melt quickly, but if a lot falls, it could stick around longer. In the Ardennes, it’s cold enough for over 20 centimetres of snow, and it should stay there until the weekend, which is good news for skiers. People working in Brussels or further south should expect heavy traffic on Thursday morning and might want to work from home.
Waarschuwing voor gladheid van 07/01 17u tot 08/01 10u: Op het eind van deze namiddag tot vanavond vallen er in de Ardennen nog enkele sneeuwbuien. Boven 400 of 500 m kan er nog 1 tot 3 cm vallen. … (https://t.co/sPNybMQZwU) pic.twitter.com/wvWlmN4kSV
— KMI (@meteobenl) January 7, 2025
As winter weather approaches, the KMI has issued a yellow warning for slippery roads, effective from Tuesday evening until Wednesday morning. To ensure road safety, the Roads and Traffic Agency (AWV) is using a digital system that relies on infrared cameras and sensors to monitor road conditions, including temperature and salt levels. They combine this data with weather forecasts to make timely decisions about spreading salt, aiming to prevent dangerous driving conditions. The agency will be closely monitoring the situation, making real-time decisions based on the latest information to keep the roads safe for everyone.
