Blizzards, snow, and frost: Weather in Kazakhstan on December 17

Tengrinews.kz - Kazhydromet shared the weather forecast for Kazakhstan on Tuesday, December 17.

In Astana, partly cloudy skies are expected with no precipitation. Winds will blow from the south at 9-14 m/s, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s. The temperature will be -12 to -14°C at night and -8 to -10°C during the day.

Almaty will also have partly cloudy weather without precipitation. Fog is expected at night in some areas. Winds will be northeasterly at 2-7 m/s. The temperature will be -14 to -16°C at night and -4 to -6°C during the day.

In Shymkent, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are forecast. Fog is expected at night and in the morning. Winds will be southeasterly at 5-10 m/s. The temperature will be -13 to -15°C at night and -0 to -2°C during the day.

In Akmola Region, no precipitation is expected. Winds will blow from the south at 15-20 m/s, with gusts of up to 23 m/s in the west and north during the day. The temperature will be -12 to -17°C at night, dropping to -9°C in the west and north, and -6 to -11°C during the day. In Kokshetau, partly cloudy weather with no precipitation is forecast. Winds will be southerly at 15-20 m/s. The temperature will range from -9 to -11°C at night and during the day.

The Almaty Region will also see dry weather. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the southern and mountainous areas. Winds will blow from the northeast at 9-14 m/s. The temperature will be -13 to -18°C at night, with severe frosts of -21 to -26°C in the north and mountains, and -4 to -9°C during the day, dropping to -12 to -17°C in the mountains. In Konaev, partly cloudy weather with no precipitation is expected. Winds will be northeasterly at 9-14 m/s. The temperature will be -15 to -17°C at night and -5 to -7°C during the day.

The Zhetysu Region will also experience dry weather. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in mountainous areas. Winds will blow from the northeast at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the east and mountainous regions, and reaching 23-28 m/s near the Alakol Lakes. The temperature will be -15 to -20°C at night, with severe frosts of -23 to -28°C in the north, center, and mountains, and -5 to -10°C during the day, dropping to -13 to -18°C in the north and mountains. In Taldykorgan, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Winds will blow from the northeast at 7-12 m/s. Severe frosts of -23 to -25°C are expected at night, with daytime temperatures at -5 to -7°C.

Dry weather is expected in the Turkestan Region. Fog will form in the south, west, and mountainous and foothill areas. Winds will blow from the southeast at 8-13 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in mountain passes. The temperature will be -11 to -16°C at night, dropping to -20°C in the north and mountainous areas, and -3°C to +2°C during the day, with -6°C in the north and mountains. In Turkestan, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Fog is predicted at night and in the morning. Winds will be southeasterly at 8-13 m/s. The temperature will be -12 to -14°C at night and -1 to -3°C during the day.

Precipitation, mainly in the form of snow, and icy conditions are expected in the West Kazakhstan Region. Ground blizzards are forecast in the west, north, and east of the region. Winds will blow from the southwest and south at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. The temperature will be -0 to -5°C at night and -2°C to +3°C during the day. In Oral, cloudy weather with snow, icy conditions, and ground blizzards is expected. Winds will be southwesterly and southerly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. The temperature will be -3 to -5°C at night and 0 to +2°C during the day.

Rain and snow are forecast in the Atyrau Region, with icy conditions in the north, south, and east of the region. Winds will be southwesterly at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the east at night and 17-22 m/s during the day. The temperature will be -0 to -5°C at night and -2°C to +3°C during the day. In Atyrau, cloudy weather with occasional rain and snow is expected, along with icy conditions at night. Winds will be southwesterly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s during the day. The temperature will be -1 to -3°C at night and +1 to +3°C during the day.

In the Mangystau Region, precipitation in the form of rain and snow is expected in the west during the day, along with icy conditions. Fog is predicted in the west and north. Winds will blow from the southeast at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s during the day in the west and center of the region. The temperature will be -3°C to +2°C at night, dropping to -8°C in the north, and +3°C to +8°C during the day, with 0°C in the north and east. In Aktau, partly cloudy skies are expected, with rain, snow, and icy conditions during the day. Winds will be southeasterly at 9-14 m/s. The temperature will be 0 to -2°C at night and +5 to +7°C during the day.

At night, snow and blizzards are expected in the west, north, and east of the Aktobe Region, with snow continuing during the day and blizzards in the west, north, and east. Icy conditions are also possible in the west and north. Winds will be southern and southeastern at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and east. Temperatures will range from -5°C to -10°C at night, dropping to -13°C in the east, and from 0°C to -5°C during the day, with -8°C in the east. In Aktobe, cloudy weather with occasional snow and blizzards is expected. Winds will be southern and southeastern at 9-14 m/s, with nighttime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will be -5°C to -7°C at night and -1°C to -3°C during the day.

In the west, north, and center of the Kostanay Region, snow and blizzards are forecast. Winds will blow from the south at 15-20 m/s, with gusts of 23-28 m/s in the northern half. Temperatures will range from -7°C to -12°C at night, dropping to -15°C in the east, and from -3°C to -8°C during the day. In Kostanay, cloudy skies with snow and ground blizzards are expected. Winds will blow from the south at 15-20 m/s, with nighttime gusts of 23 m/s. Temperatures will be -7°C to -9°C at night and -4°C to -6°C during the day.

In the west, north, and east of the North Kazakhstan Region, light snow and ground blizzards are expected. Winds will be from the south at 15-20 m/s, with gusts of 23-28 m/s in the west, north, and south. Temperatures will range from -10°C to -15°C at night and from -6°C to -11°C during the day. In Petropavlovsk, partly cloudy skies with light snow and ground blizzards are forecast during the day. Winds will be from the south at 15-20 m/s, with gusts of up to 23 m/s. Temperatures will be -10°C to -12°C at night and -6°C to -8°C during the day.

The Pavlodar Region is expected to remain dry. Winds will be southeasterly at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -14°C to -19°C at night and from -8°C to -13°C during the day. In Pavlodar, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are forecast. Winds will be southeasterly at 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will be -15°C to -17°C at night and -10°C to -12°C during the day.

In the Karaganda Region, dry weather is expected, with ground blizzards in the west. Winds will be southeasterly at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the west, with occasional gusts of up to 23 m/s. Temperatures will range from -12°C to -17°C at night, dropping to -23°C in the east, and from -8°C to -13°C during the day, with -16°C in the east. In Karaganda, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are forecast. Winds will be southeasterly at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be -14°C to -16°C at night and -9°C to -11°C during the day.

In the Ulytau Region, dry weather is forecast. Ground blizzards are expected in the north and east. Winds will be southeasterly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, occasionally reaching 23 m/s in the north and east. Temperatures will range from -12°C to -17°C at night and from -7°C to -12°C during the day, with -4°C in the west. In Zhezkazgan, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Winds will be southeasterly at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be -12°C to -14°C at night and -7°C to -9°C during the day.

The East Kazakhstan Region is also expected to remain dry. Fog is likely in the north and east during the night and morning. Winds will be easterly and southeasterly at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -21°C to -26°C at night, dropping to -30°C in the north and east and to -17°C in the southeast. Daytime temperatures will range from -10°C to -15°C, reaching -18°C in the north and east. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are forecast. Winds will be southeasterly at 3-8 m/s. Temperatures will be -24°C to -26°C at night and -11°C to -13°C during the day.

In the Abai Region, dry weather is expected as well. Fog is likely in the east and south at night and in the morning. Winds will be southeasterly at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the south and center during the day. Temperatures will range from -17°C to -22°C at night, dropping to -25°C to -30°C in the east and center, and from -11°C to -16°C during the day, with -7°C in the south. In Semey, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are forecast. Winds will be southeasterly at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will be -20°C to -22°C at night and -11°C to -13°C during the day.

The Kyzylorda Region will also see dry weather. Winds will be southeasterly and southern at 8-13 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s at night in the north. Temperatures will range from -7°C to -12°C at night, dropping to -15°C in the north, and from -4°C to +1°C during the day. In Kyzylorda, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Winds will be southeasterly at 6-11 m/s. Temperatures will be -9°C to -11°C at night and -1°C to -3°C during the day.

In the Zhambyl Region, dry weather is expected. Fog is likely in the south and mountainous areas. Winds will be northeasterly at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the southwest, northeast, and mountainous areas, with gusts of 23-28 m/s. Temperatures will range from -14°C to -19°C at night, dropping to -23°C in the north and mountainous areas, and from -2°C to -7°C during the day, with -10°C in the north and mountainous areas. In Taraz, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected, with occasional fog. Winds will be northeasterly at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be -14°C to -16°C at night and -2°C to -4°C during the day.