Poland’s deepest lake has officially frozen over after a severe frost gripped the country.
Located in the Suwałki region in northeast Poland, Lake Hańcza, which is known for its striking depth, has occasionally frozen over by mid-January.
But with winter’s plunging temperatures coming later than usual, this year’s icy transformation arrived in the second half of February.
Teresa Świerubska, director of the Suwałki Landscape Park, said: “If Lake Hańcza has frozen over, it means that winter is in full swing, and it is a nice winter.”
This freeze comes after a relatively warm January in the region, with temperatures now dipping as low as -12°C during the night.
The Suwałki area is experiencing harsher winter conditions, marking a stark contrast to the milder temperatures earlier in the season.
Lake Hańcza, nestled within the protected Suwałki Landscape Park, has a depth of 108.5 meters and spans an area of 304 hectares, making it one of the largest and most significant lakes in the region.
But with winter’s plunging temperatures coming later than usual, this year’s icy transformation arrived in the second half of February.
Teresa Świerubska, director of the Suwałki Landscape Park, said: “If Lake Hańcza has frozen over, it means that winter is in full swing, and it is a nice winter.”
This freeze comes after a relatively warm January in the region, with temperatures now dipping as low as -12°C during the night.
The Suwałki area is experiencing harsher winter conditions, marking a stark contrast to the milder temperatures earlier in the season.
Lake Hańcza, nestled within the protected Suwałki Landscape Park, has a depth of 108.5 meters and spans an area of 304 hectares, making it one of the largest and most significant lakes in the region.
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