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Mongolia Marks Tsagaan Sar With State Rites and New Chinggis Khan Icon as Storm Warnings Intensify

Forecasters warn of snow, blizzards and a sharp cold snap from Feb. 20–22 that could hinder holiday travel and events.

Overview

  • On Tsagaan Sar morning, the president, parliament speaker and prime minister paid respects to the sacred image of Chinggis Khan, inaugurating a newly created shüteen, the Great White Banner and the state khasbuu seal in the Chinggis Khaan National Museum.
  • The president honored the State’s nine‑footed white banner and conducted the formal state greeting, while senior officials visited Gandan Monastery to offer a mandal to Ochirdara and Megjid Janraisig for the nation’s well‑being.
  • National meteorological services issued updated alerts forecasting snow and dust blizzards, winds gusting up to 24 m/s and a marked deepening of cold across many regions from Friday through Sunday.
  • Detailed forecasts indicate hazardous conditions for roads and passes and temperatures dropping to around −36 to −41°C in the coldest basins, with widespread sub‑zero daytime highs.
  • Holiday programming included a 256‑wrestler national tournament won by State Zaan M. Lkhagvagrel, and the parliament speaker used his Tsagaan Sar address to highlight the “Chölөөлье” initiative, renewable energy expansion and tax relief plans.