Roshydromet Warns of Avalanche Risk in Southern Russia's Mountains

The official advisory, published by RIA Novosti on January 8, sets elevation thresholds for hazard zones.

Overview

In Krasnodar Krai and Adygea, slopes above 1,000 meters are considered avalanche-prone.
In North Ossetia, Karachay-Cherkessia and Dagestan, danger applies above 2,000 meters.
In Ingushetia and the Chechen Republic, hazard is identified above 1,500 meters.
In Kabardino-Balkaria, risk is flagged above 2,500 meters.
The notice is an active public-safety bulletin based on Roshydromet data and carried by RIA Novosti on January 8, 2026.