Some roads closed, difficult to pass in Armenia
Some highways are closed or difficult to pass in the territory of Armenia as of 8:40am Thursday, January 16, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a daily road condition update.
Vardenyats Pass is difficult to pass.
Sotk-Karvachar highway is closed for trailer trucks and is open for other types of vehicles.
Shurnukh-"Katari" section of Goris-Kapan highway of Syunik Province is covered with black ice.
Snowfalls are reported in the towns of Gavar and Chambarak of Gegharkunik Province, Charentsavan town of Kotayk Province, Syunik, Tavush and Lori Provinces, as well as on Sotk-Karvachar highway.
According to the Department of Emergency Situations of Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Crisis Management Center (CMC) of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in North Ossetia, Stepantsminda-Larsi highway is open for all types of vehicles.
Drivers are strongly urged to use winter tires.