High wind and snow warning extended over Monday

Meteorologists have extended a high wind and heavy snow warning for the duration of Monday.  Up to half a meter of fresh snow is expected in the mountain regions with snow drifts complicating traffic on the smaller roads. High winds, which have plagued the country for several days now, may also cause more damage to trees and power lines. A high alert is in place for areas located 800 meters above sea level in the South Bohemia, Plzeň, Karlovy Vary , Liberec, Hradec Kralove, Olomouc and Moravia-Silesia regions, valid until 6pm on Monday.