Blizzard and frost of up to -28°C: Weather in Kazakhstan for December 18

Tengrinews.kz - Kazhydromet has shared the weather forecast for Kazakhstan on Wednesday, December 18.

In Astana, partly cloudy skies are expected, with snow and drifting snow during the day. Southern winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s at times. Temperatures will range from -11 to -13°C at night and -4 to -6°C during the day.

In Almaty, partly cloudy skies will prevail, with no precipitation. Fog is expected at night and in the morning. Southeastern winds will blow at 3-8 m/s. Temperatures will be -8 to -10°C at night and 0 to +2°C during the day.

In Shymkent, partly cloudy weather is forecast, with rain and snow during the morning and day, along with icy conditions. Fog is expected at times. Southwestern winds will reach 8-13 m/s. Temperatures will range from -5 to -7°C at night and +3 to +5°C during the day.

In Akmola Region, snow and drifting snow are expected at night in the west and south, with snow and drifting snow during the day in the north, south, and east. Southern winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and east, with gusts up to 25 m/s in the northern areas. Temperatures will be -9 to -14°C at night and -4 to -9°C during the day. In Kokshetau, partly cloudy skies are expected with no precipitation. Southern winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s during the day. Temperatures will range from -9 to -11°C at night and -4 to -6°C during the day.

In Almaty Region, no precipitation is expected. Fog will occur occasionally in the southern and mountainous areas. Southeastern winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 17-22 m/s in the west and east. Temperatures will range from -7 to -12°C at night, dropping to -15 to -20°C in the northern and mountainous areas, and from -3°C to +2°C during the day, with -6 to -11°C in the mountainous areas. In Konaev, partly cloudy skies will prevail with no precipitation. Southeastern winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 17-22 m/s at times. Temperatures will range from -8 to -10°C at night and -0 to -2°C during the day.

In the Zhetysu Region, no precipitation is expected. Fog is forecast at night and in the morning in mountainous areas. Southeastern winds will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the eastern areas and up to 23-28 m/s near the Alakol Lakes. Nighttime temperatures will range from -12 to -17°C, dropping to -22 to -27°C in the north, central, and mountainous areas. Daytime temperatures will be 0 to -5°C, and -10 to -15°C in the northern and mountainous areas. In Taldykorgan, partly cloudy skies are expected with no precipitation. Southeastern winds will reach 3-8 m/s. Temperatures will range from -22 to -24°C at night and -1 to -3°C during the day.

In the Turkestan Region, rain and snow are expected in the west, south, and mountainous areas during the morning and day, accompanied by icy conditions. Fog will occur in the north, west, south, and mountainous areas. Drifting snow is likely on mountain passes. Southwestern winds will blow at 8-13 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s on mountain passes. Temperatures will range from -2 to -7°C at night (dropping to -12°C in the mountains) and +1 to +6°C during the day (down to -3°C in the northern and mountainous areas). In Turkestan, partly cloudy skies are expected with rain and snow during the morning and day, along with icy conditions and occasional fog. Southwestern winds will blow at 8-13 m/s. Temperatures will range from -5 to -7°C at night and +2 to +4°C during the day.

In the West Kazakhstan Region, precipitation (mostly snow) is expected in the south, west, and east at night, continuing during the day. Icy conditions and drifting snow are expected. Winds will be southwesterly to westerly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west and south during the day. Temperatures will range from -1 to -6°C at night and -3 to +2°C during the day. In Uralsk, cloudy skies are expected, with precipitation (mostly snow) during the day. Icy conditions and drifting snow are likely. Southwesterly to westerly winds will blow at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -4 to -6°C at night and 0 to -2°C during the day.

In the Atyrau Region, rain and snow are expected. Fog and icy conditions are likely at night and in the morning in the north, south, and east. Winds will be southwesterly to southerly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, south, and east. Temperatures will range from 0 to -5°C at night and -1 to +4°C during the day. In Atyrau, cloudy skies with occasional rain and snow are expected. Fog and icy conditions are likely at night and in the morning. Winds will be southwesterly to southerly at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s during the day. Temperatures will range from 0 to -2°C at night and +1 to +3°C during the day.

In the Mangystau Region, precipitation (rain and snow) is expected at night in the west, north, and central areas, shifting to predominantly rain during the day. Drifting snow and icy conditions are expected at night and in the morning in the northern areas, with fog in the south and central areas. Winds will shift from southwesterly to northwesterly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, occasionally reaching 23 m/s in the west, north, and central areas. Temperatures will range from -1 to +4°C at night (down to -5°C in the north) and +4 to +9°C during the day (around +1°C in the north). In Aktau, cloudy skies with precipitation (mostly rain) are forecast. Winds will shift from southwesterly to northwesterly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will be +2 to +4°C at night and +7 to +9°C during the day.

In the Aktobe Region, snow and drifting snow are expected, with icy conditions in the west and south. Winds will shift from southwesterly to southeasterly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and south. Temperatures will range from -3 to -8°C at night and 0 to -5°C during the day. In Aktobe, cloudy skies with occasional snow and drifting snow are forecast. Winds will shift from southwesterly to southeasterly at 7-12 m/s, with nighttime gusts up to 16 m/s. Temperatures will be -4 to -6°C at night and 0 to -2°C during the day.

In the Kostanay Region, snow and drifting snow are expected at night in the west, south, and north, with snowfall continuing during the day in the north, east, and south. Icy conditions are possible in the southern areas during the day. Winds will be southeasterly to southerly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, east, and south. Temperatures will range from -6 to -11°C at night and -1 to -6°C during the day. In Kostanay, cloudy skies with occasional snow and drifting snow are expected. Winds will be southeasterly to southerly at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be -7 to -9°C at night and -3 to -5°C during the day.

In the North Kazakhstan Region, snow and drifting snow are forecast in the west, north, and south. Winds will be southerly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and south. Temperatures will range from -9 to -14°C at night and -4 to -9°C during the day. In Petropavlovsk, cloudy skies with snow and drifting snow are expected. Winds will be southerly at 9-14 m/s, with nighttime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will be -11 to -13°C at night and -5 to -7°C during the day.

In the Pavlodar Region, no precipitation is expected. Winds will be southeasterly at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -12 to -17°C at night and -5 to -10°C during the day. In Pavlodar, partly cloudy skies and no precipitation are forecast. Winds will be southeasterly at 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will be -14 to -16°C at night and -7 to -9°C during the day.

In the Karaganda Region, snow and drifting snow are expected during the day in the west, north, and east. Winds will be southeasterly to southerly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west and north. Temperatures will range from -10 to -15°C at night (dropping to -20 to -25°C in the east) and -5 to -10°C during the day (reaching -13°C in the east). In Karaganda, partly cloudy skies with snow and drifting snow during the day are expected. Winds will be southeasterly to southerly at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be -11 to -13°C at night and -5 to -7°C during the day.

In the Ulytau Region, light snow is expected at night in the north and center, with snow and drifting snow during the day. Fog may occur in the north and center. Winds will shift from southwesterly to southeasterly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north and east. Temperatures will range from -8 to -13°C at night and -3 to -8°C during the day. In Zhezkazgan, partly cloudy skies with snow and drifting snow during the day are expected, along with fog. Winds will shift from southwesterly to southeasterly at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be -8 to -10°C at night and -3 to -5°C during the day.

In the East Kazakhstan Region, no precipitation is expected. Drifting snow may occur during the day in the east and southeast. Winds will be easterly to southeasterly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-18 m/s in the east and southeast during the day. Temperatures will range from -17 to -22°C at night (dropping to -28°C in the north and east) and -5 to -10°C during the day (reaching -13 to -18°C in the north and east). In Ust-Kamenogorsk, skies will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds will be easterly to southeasterly at 2-7 m/s. Temperatures will be -19 to -21°C at night and -5 to -7°C during the day.

In the Abai Region, no precipitation is expected. Drifting snow will occur in the west, north, and center. Winds will be southeasterly at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and center, with gusts of up to 23 m/s in the Zharym District. Temperatures will range from -13 to -18°C at night (dropping to -23 to -28°C in the east) and -5 to -10°C during the day (reaching -2°C in the south). In Semey, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Winds will be southeasterly at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will be -15 to -17°C at night and -5 to -7°C during the day.

In the Kyzylorda Region, precipitation (mainly snow) is expected in the west and center, with icy conditions. Winds will be southerly at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the north and center during the day. Temperatures will range from -3 to -8°C at night and +1 to +6°C during the day. In Kyzylorda, partly cloudy skies with occasional precipitation (mainly snow) are forecast. Winds will be southerly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s during the day. Temperatures will be -5 to -7°C at night and +2 to +4°C during the day.

In the Zhambyl Region, precipitation (rain and snow) is expected in the west, north, and mountainous areas during the day. Fog will occur in the south and mountainous areas. Winds will be southwesterly 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 during the day. Temperatures will range from -3 to -8°C at night (dropping to -13°C in the north and mountainous areas) and 0 to +5°C during the day (reaching -5°C in the north and mountainous areas). In Taraz, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Fog will occur occasionally. Winds will be southwesterly at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be -5 to -7°C at night and +3 to +5°C during the day.