Blizzards and frost of up to-25°C: Weather in Kazakhstan for December 20

Tengrinews.kz - Kazhydromet shared the weather forecast for residents of Kazakhstan for Friday, December 20.

In Astana, there will be partly cloudy skies with occasional snow and ground blizzards. Ice is expected. The southwesterly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s. The air temperature will be -4 to -6°C at night and during the day, with a further decrease in temperature expected during the day.

In Almaty, partly cloudy skies are also forecast, with precipitation (rain and snow) during the day and icy conditions. The southwesterly wind will be 3-8 m/s, with daytime gusts of up to 13 m/s. The temperature will range from -4 to -6°C at night to 0 to -2°C during the day.

In Shymkent, partly cloudy skies are predicted with precipitation, including heavy rain and snow at night and in the morning, icy conditions, and ground blizzards during the day. The southwesterly to westerly wind will reach 8-13 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -1°C to +1°C both at night and during the day.

In the Akmola region, snow, blizzards, and icy conditions are expected. The southwesterly wind will be 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the western, northern, and eastern parts of the region. Temperatures will be -3 to -8°C at night and during the day, with temperatures in the western part of the region dropping to -12°C and further decreases expected during the day. In Kokshetau, partly cloudy skies will prevail with occasional snow and ground blizzards. Ice is expected. The southwesterly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s. The temperature will range from -6 to -8°C at night and during the day, with further decreases during the day.

In the Almaty region, precipitation (rain and snow) is expected in the morning and daytime, with icy conditions. In the mountainous areas, snow, including heavy snow and ground blizzards, is forecast. The southeasterly wind will shift to the southwesterly direction at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the southern and mountainous areas. Temperatures will range from -1 to -6°C at night (dropping to -9 to -14°C in the northern and mountainous areas) to -3°C to +2°C during the day (with temperatures in mountainous areas reaching -7°C). In Konaev, partly cloudy skies are expected with precipitation (rain and snow) in the morning and daytime. The southeasterly wind will shift to the southwesterly direction at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -4 to -6°C at night to 0 to +2°C during the day.

At night, in the western half of the Zhetysu region, snow and ground blizzards are expected, with precipitation (rain and snow) during the day, and icy conditions. In the mountainous areas, snow, occasionally heavy, along with ground blizzards, is forecast. The southeasterly wind will reach 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the eastern part of the region, and 23-28 m/s near the Alakol Lakes, occasionally exceeding 30 m/s. Temperatures at night will range from -5 to -10°C, dropping to -13 to -18°C in the northern and mountainous areas, while daytime temperatures will vary from -3°C to +2°C, and -7 to -12°C in the northern and mountainous areas. In Taldykorgan, cloudy skies are expected with precipitation (rain and snow) during the day and icy conditions. The southeasterly wind will blow at 2-7 m/s. Temperatures will be -8 to -10°C at night and -1°C to +1°C during the day.

In the Turkestan region, precipitation (rain and snow) is expected, with heavy precipitation at night and in the morning in the southern, mountainous, and foothill areas. Occasional icy conditions are predicted, with ground blizzards in the northern, mountainous, and foothill areas. Fog will form in the northern, western, southern, and mountainous areas of the region. The southwesterly to westerly wind will blow at 8-13 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the northern, western, and southern parts, and up to 23-28 m/s at mountain passes. Temperatures will range from -3°C to +2°C at night and during the day, dropping to -8°C in the northern and mountainous areas. In Turkestan, partly cloudy skies with occasional precipitation (rain and snow) are expected, along with icy conditions and ground blizzards. The southwesterly to westerly wind will blow at 8-13 m/s, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -1 to -3°C at night and during the day.

In the West Kazakhstan region, light snow is expected in the western and northern areas. Fog will form at night and in the morning in the northern and eastern parts of the region. The westerly to southwesterly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -13 to -18°C, with -10°C in the western areas, and daytime temperatures will range from -4 to -9°C. In Uralsk, cloudy skies are expected with light snow during the day. Fog will form at night and in the morning. The westerly to southwesterly wind will blow at 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will range from -16 to -18°C at night to -6 to -8°C during the day.

In the eastern part of the Atyrau region, snow and ground blizzards are expected at night. The southwesterly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s at night in the eastern and southern areas. Temperatures will range from -8 to -13°C at night and -2 to -7°C during the day, dropping to -10°C in the eastern areas. In Atyrau, partly cloudy skies are forecast, with no precipitation. The southwesterly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with nighttime gusts of 15-18 m/s. Temperatures will range from -8 to -10°C at night to -2 to -4°C during the day.

At night and in the morning, in the western, northern, and central parts of the Mangystau region, light snow and icy conditions are expected. The southeasterly wind will reach 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s at night in the northern, eastern, and central areas. Nighttime temperatures will range from -5 to -10°C, with 0°C in the western part, and daytime temperatures will vary from -2°C to +3°C, with -5°C in the northern and eastern parts. In Aktau, cloudy skies are forecast with light snow and icy conditions at night and in the morning. The southeasterly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -2 to 0°C at night to +1 to +3°C during the day.

In the Aktobe region, snow and ground blizzards are expected at night in the northern, eastern, and southern areas, with light snow during the day in the northern and eastern parts. The northwesterly to westerly wind will blow at 7-12 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the northern, eastern, and southern parts. Temperatures will range from -7 to -12°C at night, dropping to -15°C in the eastern areas, and from -4 to -9°C during the day. In Aktobe, cloudy skies are expected with snow at night. The northwesterly to westerly wind will blow at 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will range from -8 to -10°C at night to -5 to -7°C during the day.

In the Kostanay region, snow and blizzards are forecast at night, with snow and blizzards continuing during the day in the northern, eastern, and southern parts. Fog is expected in the northern areas. The southwesterly wind will shift to a northwesterly direction at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the eastern and southern areas. Temperatures will range from -7 to -12°C at night, dropping to -15°C in the western areas, and from -5 to -10°C during the day. In Kostanay, cloudy skies with occasional snow are expected. The southwesterly wind will shift to a northwesterly direction at 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will range from -7 to -9°C at night and during the day.

In the North Kazakhstan region, snow and blizzards are expected, with heavy snow at night in the northern and eastern areas. Icy conditions are forecast in the northern and eastern parts, while fog will form at night and in the morning in the western areas. The southwesterly to westerly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the northern, eastern, and southern parts. Temperatures will range from -4 to -9°C at night and during the day. In Petropavlovsk, cloudy skies with snow, blizzards, and icy conditions are forecast. The southwesterly to westerly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -4 to -6°C at night and during the day.

In the western, northern, and southern parts of the Pavlodar region, precipitation (snow and rain), ground blizzards, and icy conditions are expected. The southerly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the western and northern areas. Nighttime temperatures will range from -3 to -8°C, while daytime temperatures will be between 0 and -5°C. In Pavlodar, partly cloudy skies are expected with no precipitation. The southerly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -6 to -8°C at night and -1 to -3°C during the day.

In the Karagandy region, light snow is expected at night in the western and northern parts, with snow throughout the region during the day, occasionally heavy in the west. Blizzards are forecast in the western, northern, and southern areas. The southwesterly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, occasionally reaching 23 m/s in the western, northern, and southern parts. Temperatures will range from -4 to -9°C at night and during the day, dropping to -12°C in the eastern part and -1°C in the southern part, with further decreases during the day. In Karagandy, cloudy skies with light snow and blizzards at night, and snow with blizzards during the day are expected. The southwesterly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -4 to -6°C at night and during the day, with further decreases during the day.

In the Ulytau region, snow and blizzards are forecast, with heavy snow at times in the eastern areas. The southwesterly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the northern, eastern, and central parts. Temperatures will range from -5 to -10°C at night and during the day, dropping to -13°C in the northern areas, with further decreases during the day. In Zhezkazgan, cloudy skies with occasional snow and blizzards are expected. The southwesterly wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s at night. Temperatures will range from -6 to -8°C at night and during the day, with further decreases during the day.

In the afternoon, snow and ground blizzards are expected in the western and northern parts of the East Kazakhstan region. The southeast and south winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the southeast. Nighttime temperatures will range from -10 to -15°C, dropping to -20 to -25°C in the northern and eastern areas, while daytime temperatures will range from -1 to -6°C, dropping to -11°C in the north and east. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. The southeast wind will blow at 1-6 m/s. Temperatures will range from -13 to -15°C at night and -4 to -6°C during the day.

In the morning and afternoon, snow and blizzards are expected in the western, northern, and central parts of the Abay region. The southeast and south winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and center, reaching up to 23 m/s in the central areas. Nighttime temperatures will range from -8 to -13°C, dropping to -18 to -23°C in the eastern areas, while daytime temperatures will range from 0 to -5°C, dropping to -8°C in the east. In Semey, partly cloudy skies with snow during the day are expected. The southeast and south winds will blow at 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will range from -9 to -11°C at night and -2 to -4°C during the day.

In the Kyzylorda region, snow is expected at night and in the central and southern areas during the day. The southern, northern, and central areas will experience icy conditions and blizzards. The southwest and west winds will blow at 15-20 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -4 to -9°C, dropping to -12°C in the north, while daytime temperatures will range from 0 to -5°C. In Kyzylorda, partly cloudy skies with snow at night and in the morning, icy conditions, and blizzards are expected. The west wind will blow at 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -7 to -9°C at night and -2 to -4°C during the day.

Precipitation (rain and snow) is expected in the Zhambyl region, with snow in the mountainous and foothill areas, occasionally heavy, accompanied by ground blizzards. Icy conditions are forecast in the northern and southern areas, with fog in the south and mountainous regions. The southwest wind 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. Temperatures will range from 0 to -5°C at night and during the day, dropping to -8°C in the northern and mountainous areas. In Taraz, partly cloudy skies with occasional precipitation (rain and snow), ground blizzards, icy conditions, and fog are expected. The southwest wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the morning and afternoon, occasionally reaching 23 m/s. Temperatures will range from 0 to -2°C at night and during the day.