Snow and blizzards: Weather in Kazakhstan for December 12

Tengrinews.kz – Kazhydromet has shared the weather forecast for Kazakhstan on Thursday, December 12.

In Astana, expect partly cloudy skies with light snow at night and drifting snow. Winds will blow from the southwest at 9-14 m/s, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s and occasionally 23 m/s during the night and morning. Temperatures will range from -12 to -14°C at night and -8 to -10°C during the day.

In Almaty, the weather will also be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds will be calm at 0-5 m/s. Temperatures are forecasted to be -13 to -15°C at night and -5 to -7°C during the day.

In Shymkent, partly cloudy skies are expected with no precipitation. Winds from the southeast will reach 5-10 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will drop to -11 to -13°C, while daytime temperatures will rise to +4 to +6°C.

In the Akmola region, light snow and drifting snow are expected in the western, northern, and eastern parts. Winds will blow from the southwest at 15-20 m/s, with gusts of 23-28 m/s in the northern and eastern areas. Nighttime temperatures will be -9 to -14°C, dropping to -17°C in the southern and eastern areas. Daytime temperatures will range from -6 to -11°C. In Kokshetau, partly cloudy skies with occasional light snow and drifting snow are expected. Winds from the southwest will reach 15-20 m/s, with gusts up to 25 m/s at times. Temperatures will range from -9 to -11°C at night and -6 to -8°C during the day.

In the Almaty region, no precipitation is expected. Some areas in the south and mountainous regions may experience light fog. Winds from the east will reach 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -12 to -17°C, dropping to -23°C in the northern and mountainous areas. Daytime temperatures will range from -4 to -9°C, reaching -15°C in the northern and mountainous areas. In Konaev, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Winds from the east will blow at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be -13 to -15°C at night and -4 to -6°C during the day.

At night in the mountainous areas of the Zhetysu region, no precipitation is expected. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts reaching 17-22 m/s near the Alakol Lakes. Nighttime temperatures will range from -15 to -20°C, dropping to -24°C in the mountainous areas, and -11°C in the southern part of the region. Daytime temperatures will range from -3 to -8°C, with -12°C in the mountainous areas. In Taldykorgan, expect partly cloudy skies with no precipitation. Southeast winds will reach 2-7 m/s. Temperatures will be -18 to -20°C at night and -3 to -5°C during the day.

In the Turkestan region, no precipitation is expected. Fog will occur at night and in the morning in the western, southern, and mountainous areas of the region. Southeast winds will reach 8-13 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -11 to -16°C, and -8°C in the southern areas. During the day, temperatures will range from -2°C to +3°C, with up to +6°C in the south and southeast. In Turkestan, expect partly cloudy skies with no precipitation. Fog will occur at night and in the morning. Southeast winds will blow at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will range from -11 to -13°C at night and +1 to +3°C during the day.

In the West Kazakhstan region, precipitation (rain and snow) is expected in the west and north at night, with fog and icy conditions. During the day, precipitation will continue (rain and snow), with fog and icy roads. Winds from the southwest and south will reach 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west and north during the day. Nighttime temperatures will range from -2 to -7°C, dropping to -10°C in the eastern areas. During the day, temperatures will range from -3°C to +2°C, reaching +5°C in the western areas. In Uralsk, expect cloudy skies with precipitation (rain and snow), fog, and icy conditions. Southwest and south winds will reach 9-14 m/s, with gusts of up to 18 m/s during the day. Nighttime temperatures will range from -5 to -7°C, while daytime temperatures will be 0 to +2°C.

In the Atyrau region, snow is expected in the northern areas at night, with precipitation (rain and snow) during the day. Fog and icy conditions will occur in the western, northern, and southern parts of the region. Southeast and south winds will blow at 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -3°C to +2°C, dropping to -6°C in the northern areas. Daytime temperatures will range from 0 to +5°C. In Atyrau, cloudy skies with precipitation (mostly rain) during the day are expected. Fog and icy conditions will occur at night and in the morning. Southeast and south winds will blow at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will range from 0 to -2°C at night and +1 to +3°C during the day.

During the day in the western Mangystau region, light precipitation (rain and snow) is expected. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the western and southern parts of the region. Nighttime temperatures will range from -2°C to +3°C, dropping to -5°C in the eastern areas, while daytime temperatures will range from +2°C to +7°C, with -3°C in the east. In Aktau, expect partly cloudy skies with light rain during the day. Southeast winds will reach 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from +1°C to +3°C at night and +5°C to +7°C during the day.

In the western Aktobe region, light snow and icy conditions are expected at night, while during the day, light precipitation (mostly snow) and icy roads are expected in the north and west. South and southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -5°C to -10°C, dropping to -13°C in the eastern areas, while daytime temperatures will range from 0°C to -5°C. In Aktobe, cloudy skies with light snow and icy conditions are expected during the day. South winds will blow at 6-11 m/s. Temperatures will range from -8°C to -10°C at night and -2°C to -4°C during the day.

In the northern half of the Kostanay region, light snow and drifting snow are expected. Southwest winds will reach 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -8°C to -13°C, dropping to -16°C in the southern areas, while daytime temperatures will range from -2°C to -7°C, with -10°C in the eastern areas. In Kostanay, expect partly cloudy skies with no precipitation. Southwest winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of up to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -9°C to -11°C at night and -3°C to -5°C during the day.

In the northern and eastern parts of the North Kazakhstan region, light snow and drifting snow are expected. Southwest winds will reach 15-20 m/s, with gusts of 23-28 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -8°C to -13°C, dropping to -16°C in the southeast, while daytime temperatures will range from -5°C to -10°C. In Petropavlovsk, partly cloudy skies with light snow at night are expected, along with drifting snow. Southwest winds will blow at 15-20 m/s, with gusts of up to 25 m/s. Temperatures will range from -8°C to -10°C at night and -6°C to -8°C during the day.

In the Pavlodar region, no precipitation is expected. Drifting snow may occur in the southern areas. Southwest winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the western and southern parts of the region. Nighttime temperatures will range from -9°C to -14°C, and daytime temperatures will range from -4°C to -9°C. In Pavlodar, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Southwest winds will reach 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -11°C to -13°C at night and -6°C to -8°C during the day.

In the western and northern parts of the Karaganda region, light snow and drifting snow are expected. Fog may occur in the eastern and southern areas. Southwest and south winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west and north. Nighttime temperatures will range from -13°C to -18°C, dropping to -28°C in the eastern areas, and daytime temperatures will range from -8°C to -13°C, with -17°C in the east. In Karaganda, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Southwest and south winds will reach 9-14 m/s, with nighttime gusts up to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -13°C to -15°C at night and -8°C to -10°C during the day.

In the Ulytau region, no precipitation is expected. Southeast and south winds will blow at 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -13°C to -18°C, dropping to -21°C in the eastern areas, while daytime temperatures will range from -7°C to -12°C, with -15°C in the east. In Zhezkazgan, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Southeast and south winds will blow at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will range from -16°C to -18°C at night and -9°C to -11°C during the day.

In the East Kazakhstan region, no precipitation is expected. Drifting snow is forecast in the northern and eastern areas. Southeast winds will reach 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north and east. Nighttime temperatures will range from -22°C to -27°C, rising to -12°C to -17°C in the northwest, while daytime temperatures will range from -10°C to -15°C, with -7°C in the northwest. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -13°C to -15°C at night and -7°C to -9°C during the day.

In the Abai region, no precipitation is expected. Drifting snow is forecast in the western, northern, and central areas. Southeast and south winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s with gusts up to 23 m/s in the west, north, and center. Nighttime temperatures will range from -22°C to -27°C, rising to -12°C to -17°C in the northwest, and daytime temperatures will range from -10°C to -15°C, with -7°C in the northwest. In Semey, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Southeast and south winds will reach 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -13°C to -15°C at night and -7°C to -9°C during the day.

In the Kyzylorda region, no precipitation is expected. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -11°C to -16°C, and daytime temperatures will range from -0°C to -5°C. In Kyzylorda, slightly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Southeast winds will reach 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will range from -13°C to -15°C at night and -0°C to -2°C during the day.

In the Zhambyl region, no precipitation is expected. Fog is forecast in the southern and mountainous areas. Southeast winds will blow at 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -10°C to -15°C, dropping to -20°C in the northern and mountainous areas. Daytime temperatures will range from -4°C to +1°C, with -8°C in the north and mountains. In Taraz, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Fog may occur at times. Southeast winds will reach 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -13°C to -15°C at night and from -1°C to +1°C during the day.