If the temperatures continue to be low for a period, the crops could be affected, chairman of the Grain Producers Association Nicanor Buzovoi has told IPN. According to him, the thin layer of snow now does not protect the wheat.

Nicanor Buzovoi noted the wheat sown in autumn hasn’t been affected by the latest frost. “It is too early to say something now. If the frost persists, it will definitely affect the winter crops. The situation is rather critical when there are -15 degrees Celsius. The crops that manage to accumulate sugar and to develop strong roots can resist,” he said.

He also said that if the layer of snow becomes thicker, the crops will be outside the danger of freezing. “We hope the frost will not last long and a larger quantity of snow will fall, which will protect the crops,” stated the Association’s head.

Forecasters said nighttime temperatures until January 4 will decrease to -15 degree Celsius, while daytime temperatures to -10 degrees Celsius. Snow fell all over the country in small amounts.