VIDEO: Prima ninsoare în România, înregistrată în luna septembrie, la Bâlea Lac. La Câmpeni, 3 grade Celsius

The first snowfall of autumn was recorded at Bâlea Lac, Romania, on September 22, covering the area with snow. Temperatures dropped significantly due to a polar air mass, leading to snow at high altitudes. In Câmpeni, temperatures reached 3 degrees Celsius, with frost expected in low-lying areas. The National Meteorological Administration forecasts continued cold weather and possible snow in mountainous regions. Overall, temperatures across the country are expected to be lower than normal for this time of year, with significant precipitation in the northeast and deficits in the west and southwest. The cold snap follows a period of unusually high temperatures for late September.