Overview
- Meteorologists reported snow and blizzard conditions across northern Dornod and parts of central and eastern aimags over Nov. 15–16, with visibility drops and icy roads.
- Winds were forecast from the west at 6–11 m/s, with gusts reaching 18–20 m/s in Gobi, steppe and open areas during the storm period.
- Temperatures plunged widely, including lows near −17 to −22°C in high mountain regions and around −11 to −13°C in Ulaanbaatar, with officials warning of heightened travel and livestock risks.
- The latest outlook shows little to no snow for most areas on Nov. 17 and a gradual easing of daytime cold from Nov. 18, though light snow may persist locally in Khalkh Gol and the Khentii highlands.
- Intelligence officers said they blocked an organized attempt on Nov. 14 to smuggle a large quantity of gold through the Zamyn-Uud border, detaining Mongolian and foreign suspects as investigations continue, while the prime minister ordered technology-led tax administration reforms to address revenue shortfalls.