Blizzards and severe frost: Weather in Kazakhstan on December 19

Tengrinews.kz - Kazhydromet has shared the weather forecast for Kazakhstan on Thursday, December 19.

In Astana, there will be partly cloudy skies with snow and blowing snow at night, and precipitation (rain and snow) during the day. Ice formation is expected. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the morning and afternoon. The temperature will be -5 to -7°C at night and around 0°C during the day.

In Almaty, partly cloudy weather is also expected, with no precipitation. Southeast winds will blow at 2-7 m/s. The temperature will be -6 to -8°C at night and +2 to +4°C during the day.

In Shymkent, partly cloudy weather will prevail, with precipitation (mostly rain) in the second half of the day. Winds from the south and southwest will blow at 8-13 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the morning and afternoon. The temperature will be -2 to -4°C at night and +6 to +8°C during the day.

In the Akmola Region, snow is expected at night, with precipitation (rain and snow) during the day. Blizzards and icy conditions are forecast. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s at night in the west, north, and southeast, and during the day in the north, south, and east, reaching 23-28 m/s in the north and east. The temperature will range from -3 to -8°C at night and -3°C to +2°C during the day. In Kokshetau, partly cloudy skies will bring snow and blowing snow at night, with precipitation (rain and snow) during the day. Ice formation is expected. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the morning and afternoon. The temperature will be -5 to -7°C at night and 0 to +2°C during the day.

In the Almaty Region, no precipitation is expected. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the morning and afternoon in the south, east, and mountainous areas. The temperature will range from -5 to -10°C at night (-2°C in the south and -13 to -18°C in the north and mountainous areas) and 0 to +5°C during the day (0 to -5°C in the mountainous areas). In Konaev, partly cloudy skies are expected with no precipitation. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s during the day. The temperature will be -7 to -9°C at night and +1 to +3°C during the day.

In the Zhetysu Region, no precipitation is expected. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the east, and 23-28 m/s in the Alakol Lakes area, occasionally exceeding 30 m/s. The temperature will be -13 to -18°C at night (-8°C in the south and -24°C in mountainous areas) and -3°C to +2°C during the day (-7 to -12°C in the north and mountainous areas). In Taldykorgan, partly cloudy skies are expected with no precipitation. Southeast winds will blow at 2-7 m/s. The temperature will be -16 to -18°C at night and -1°C to +1°C during the day.

In the Turkestan Region, precipitation (rain and snow) is expected during the day in the north, west, south, and mountainous and foothill areas. Ice formation is forecast in the north and mountainous areas. Fog is expected in the north, west, south, and mountainous and foothill areas, with blowing snow on mountain passes. Winds will blow from the south and southwest at 8-13 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north, west, south, and mountainous and foothill areas, reaching 23-28 m/s on mountain passes in the morning and afternoon. The temperature will range from 0 to -5°C at night (-8°C in mountainous areas) and +3 to +8°C during the day (0°C in the north and mountainous areas). In Turkestan, partly cloudy skies are expected, with precipitation (mainly rain) in the second half of the day. Winds from the south and southwest will blow at 8-13 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. The temperature will be -3 to -5°C at night and +4 to +6°C during the day.

In the West Kazakhstan Region, snow, ice, and blowing snow are expected at night, with snow, ice, and blowing snow continuing in the north, east, and south during the day. Fog is forecast in the east. Winds from the west and northwest will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the south, east, and central parts of the region. The temperature will range from -9 to -14°C at night and -6 to -11°C during the day. In Uralsk, cloudy skies are expected, with snow, ice, and blowing snow. Winds from the west and northwest will blow at 9-14 m/s. The temperature will be -10 to -12°C at night and -6 to -8°C during the day.

In the Atyrau Region, snow is expected. Ice and blowing snow are forecast in the north, south, and east. Northwest winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. The temperature will be -4 to -9°C at night (-12°C in the north) and -4 to -9°C during the day. In Atyrau, cloudy skies with snow, ice, and blowing snow are expected. Northwest winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. The temperature will be -6 to -8°C at night and -4 to -6°C during the day.

In the Mangystau Region, precipitation (rain and snow) is expected in the west, north, and central areas, along with blowing snow and icy conditions. Northwest winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the west and central parts, with gusts of up to 23 m/s during the day in the west. The temperature will range between -2°C and +3°C at night and during the day (-5°C in the north and east). In Aktau, cloudy weather is forecast with precipitation (rain and snow), icy roads, and blowing snow during the day. Northwest winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, occasionally reaching 23 m/s during the day. The temperature will range from +1°C to +3°C at night and during the day.

In the Aktobe Region, snow and blowing snow are expected, with icy conditions in the west and south. Winds from the southwest and west will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s at night in the north, east, and west, and during the day in the south. The temperature will range from -3°C to -8°C at night and during the day. In Aktobe, cloudy weather is forecast with intermittent snow and blowing snow at night. Winds from the southwest and west will blow at 7-12 m/s, with gusts of up to 15 m/s at night. The temperature will range from -4°C to -6°C at night and during the day.

In the Kostanay Region, snow is expected, with precipitation (rain and snow) in the south, along with blowing snow and icy roads. Fog is expected in the west. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north, east, and south. The temperature will range from -3°C to -8°C at night and during the day, with 0°C in the south. In Kostanay, cloudy weather is forecast with snow and blowing snow. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. The temperature will range from -5°C to -7°C at night and -3°C to -5°C during the day.

In the North Kazakhstan Region, snow and blowing snow are expected at night, with icy conditions in the southwest. During the day, precipitation (rain and snow), blowing snow, and icy roads are expected in the west, north, and south. Fog is expected in the west. Southeast winds will blow at 15-20 m/s, with gusts of 23-28 m/s in the south. The temperature will range from -5°C to -10°C at night and -4°C to +1°C during the day. In Petropavlovsk, cloudy weather is forecast with snow and blowing snow at night, and precipitation (rain and snow), blowing snow, and icy roads during the day. Southeast winds will blow at 15-20 m/s. The temperature will range from -6°C to -8°C at night and 0°C to -2°C during the day.

In the Pavlodar Region, snow and blowing snow are expected in the west and north at night, with icy conditions during the day. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west and north. The temperature will range from -7°C to -12°C at night and -1°C to -6°C during the day. In Pavlodar, partly cloudy weather is forecast with snow at night. Southeast winds will blow at 7-12 m/s. The temperature will range from -9°C to -11°C at night and -3°C to -5°C during the day.

In the Karaganda Region, snow is expected in the west, light snow in the north, and blowing snow. Fog is forecast in the south and east at night and in the morning. South and southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, occasionally reaching 23 m/s in the west and north. Temperatures will range from -5°C to -10°C at night (-15°C to -20°C in the north and east) and from 0°C to -5°C during the day (-8°C in the east). In Karaganda, partly cloudy weather is forecast, with light snow and blowing snow during the day. South and southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. The temperature will range from -7°C to -9°C at night and -1°C to -3°C during the day.

In the Ulytau Region, snow and blowing snow are expected at night in the west, north, and central areas, with occasional heavy snow in the west and north during the day. South and southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, occasionally reaching 23 m/s in the west, north, and east. Temperatures will range from -2°C to -7°C at night and 0°C to -5°C during the day. In Zhezkazgan, partly cloudy weather is forecast with snow and blowing snow. South and southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s. The temperature will range from -2°C to -4°C at night and 0°C to -2°C during the day.

In the East Kazakhstan Region, no precipitation is expected. East and southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-18 m/s in the east and southeast during the day. Temperatures will range from -12°C to -17°C at night (-8°C in the northwest and -22°C to -27°C in the north and east) and from -5°C to -10°C during the day (-14°C in the north and east, -1°C in the northwest). In Ust-Kamenogorsk, partly cloudy weather is expected with no precipitation. East and southeast winds will blow at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will range from -8°C to -10°C at night and -1°C to -3°C during the day.

In the Abai Region, no precipitation is expected. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west and central areas, reaching 23 m/s in the Zharma district. Temperatures will range from -10°C to -15°C at night (-18°C to -23°C in the east) and from -5°C to -10°C during the day (-2°C in the south). In Semey, partly cloudy weather is expected with no precipitation. Southeast winds will blow at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will range from -10°C to -12°C at night and -5°C to -7°C during the day.

In the Kyzylorda Region, precipitation (rain and snow) is expected. Icy conditions are forecast in the west and central parts of the region. South and southwest winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north and central areas. Temperatures will range from -3°C to +2°C at night (-6°C in the north) and from 0°C to +5°C during the day (-3°C in the north). In Kyzylorda, cloudy weather is forecast, with precipitation (rain and snow) in the morning and during the day, accompanied by icy conditions. South and southwest winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with nighttime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from 0°C to -2°C at night and +2°C to +4°C during the day.

In the Zhambyl Region, precipitation (rain and snow) is expected during the day in the southwest and mountainous areas, with icy conditions likely. Fog is forecast in the southern and mountainous regions. Southwest winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the southwest, northeast, and mountainous areas, occasionally reaching 23-28 m/s during the day. Temperatures will range from -2°C to -7°C at night (-12°C in the north and mountainous areas) and from +3°C to +8°C during the day (-2°C in the north and mountainous areas). In Taraz, partly cloudy weather is expected with no precipitation. Fog is likely at times. Southwest winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the morning and during the day. Temperatures will range from -5°C to -7°C at night and +6°C to +8°C during the day.