An active cyclone has gripped the whole of Armenia, the Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center reports.

Meteorologists forecast heavy snowfall in Shirak, Lori, Provinces, foothills of Tavush Province, mountainous areas of Aragatsotn, Kotayk, Vayots Dzor, Ararat Provinces and Gegharkunik Province on March 9, as well as overnight and in the morning of March 10.

Blizzards and low horizontal visibility are possible in some areas.

Drivers are advised to use winter tires.