All roads and highways are passable as of 12:00, the Armenian ministry of emergency situations said.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for March 9 and overnight March 10 in most areas of the country.
Clear weather is expected March 10-13.
Georgian authorities said the Stepantsminda-Lars road has been shut down for all types of vehicles.
The Stepantsminda-Lars road is the only land connection between Armenia and Russia, which runs through Georgia. Stepantsminda is a small town in north-eastern Georgia. The road is used for both passenger and cargo transportations and is of major significance. Vehicles pass through the Verkhni (Upper) Lars customs checkpoint into Russia.
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