Avalanches and snow drifts expected in mountain areas of Kyrgyzstan

15:30, 07 февраля 2026, Bishkek - 24-kg.com news agency , Aizhan KERIMOVA

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued a weather alert.

According to the ministry, due to recent and forecast snowfall, avalanches and heavy snow drifts are expected in the country’s mountainous regions from February 7 to 9. Packed snow and icy conditions are also forecast on roads.

Hazardous sections include:

• Bishkek—Osh road: kilometers 121–138 (Too-Ashuu Pass), kilometers 198–255 (Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge);
• Ala-Buka—Kanysh-Kiya road: kilometers 65–101 (Chapchyma Pass);
• Krasnaya Gorka—Ak-Tash road: kilometers 0–3;
• Myrza-Ake—Kara-Kuldzha—Alaikuu road: kilometers 65–110;
• Karakol—Enilchek road: kilometers 45–90 (Chon-Ashuu Pass).

The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges drivers traveling through avalanche-prone areas to strictly maintain a distance of at least 500 meters between vehicles.