Blizzards and -32°C frosts: Weather in Kazakhstan on January 23

Tengrinews.kz - Kazhydromet has shared the weather forecast for Kazakhstan on Thursday, January 23.

In Astana, partly cloudy skies are expected, with light snow and drifting snow at night. The northwest and west wind will blow at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be -26°C to -28°C at night and -23°C to -25°C during the day.

In Almaty, partly cloudy skies with occasional snow, fog, icy conditions, and snow-packed roads are forecast. The northeast wind will blow at 2-7 m/s. Temperatures will range from -13°C to -15°C at night and -5°C to -7°C during the day.

In Shymkent, partly cloudy skies are expected, with snow and fog in the first half of the night. The northwesterly wind will shift to northeasterly at 8-13 m/s. Temperatures will be -14°C to -16°C at night and -5°C to -7°C during the day.

In the Akmola region, light snow and drifting snow are expected in the north and east at night and in the morning. The northwest and west wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north and east. Temperatures will drop to -25°C to -30°C at night and -21°C to -26°C during the day. In Kokshetau, partly cloudy skies are expected with no precipitation. Drifting snow is expected at night. The northwest and west wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s at night and in the morning. Temperatures will range from -25°C to -27°C at night and -21°C to -23°C during the day.

In the Almaty region, snow is forecast in the south and mountainous areas. Fog, icy conditions, and snow-packed roads are expected in the north, south, and mountainous areas. The northwest wind will shift to the northeast at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the east and mountainous areas. Temperatures will range from -10°C to -15°C at night and during the day, with severe frost of -20°C to -25°C in the mountainous areas and -5°C in the south, with a further temperature drop during the day. In Konaev, partly cloudy skies with snow at night and in the morning are expected. Fog, icy conditions, and snow-packed roads are likely at times. The northwest wind will shift to the northeast at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s at night. Temperatures will be -13°C to -15°C at night and -5°C to -7°C during the day.

In the eastern and central parts of the Zhetysu region, snow is expected, with heavy snow in the mountainous areas, icy conditions, and drifting snow. Fog is likely in the mountainous regions at times. The northwest wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the central part of the region, and gusting to 23-28 m/s near the Alakol Lakes, sometimes exceeding 30 m/s. Temperatures will range from -10°C to -15°C at night, with severe frost of -20°C to -25°C in the mountainous areas, and during the day, from -5°C to -10°C, dropping to -15°C to -20°C in the mountainous areas and to -2°C in the south. In Taldykorgan, cloudy weather with occasional snow is expected. The northwest wind will blow at 7-12 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -12°C to -14°C at night and -6°C to -8°C during the day.

At night, in the southern, mountainous, and foothill areas of the Turkestan region, snow and fog are expected, with drifting snow in the mountains. The northwest wind will shift to the northeast at 8-13 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the mountains. Temperatures will range from -11°C to -16°C at night, dropping to -19°C to -24°C in the northern and mountainous areas, and during the day from -5°C to -10°C, down to -13°C in the north and -2°C in the south. In Turkestan, partly cloudy skies without precipitation are forecast. The northwest wind will shift to the northeast at 8-13 m/s. Temperatures will range from -14°C to -16°C at night and -5°C to -7°C during the day.

In the West Kazakhstan region, no precipitation is expected. Fog is likely in the northern and eastern parts of the region. The east-southeast wind will blow at 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will range from -19°C to -24°C at night, reaching -14°C in the western parts, and during the day from -11°C to -16°C, reaching -8°C in the west. In Uralsk, clear weather with no precipitation is expected. Fog is likely at night and in the morning. The east-southeast wind will blow at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will range from -22°C to -24°C at night and -13°C to -15°C during the day.

In the Atyrau region, no precipitation is expected. The southeast wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west during the day. Temperatures will range from -13°C to -18°C at night, dropping to -23°C in the northern and eastern parts, and during the day from -5°C to -10°C, down to -13°C in the north and east. In Atyrau, partly cloudy weather with no precipitation is expected. The southeast wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -13°C to -15°C at night and -6°C to -8°C during the day.

In the Mangystau region, no precipitation is expected. Fog and icy roads are likely in the northeast at night and in the morning. The southeast wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, increasing to 23-28 m/s in the west and south. Temperatures will range from -5°C to -10°C at night, dropping to -14°C to -19°C in the north and east, and during the day from -3°C to +2°C, reaching -8°C in the north and east. In Aktau, partly cloudy weather with no precipitation is expected. The southeast wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, occasionally reaching 23 m/s. Temperatures will range from -5°C to -7°C at night and 0°C to +2°C during the day.

No precipitation is expected in the Aktobe region. Fog is forecast in the western and northern areas. The northwest wind will shift to the southeast at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -24°C to -29°C at night, dropping to -32°C in the north, and from -15°C to -20°C during the day. In Aktobe, partly cloudy weather with no precipitation is expected. The northwest wind will shift to the southeast at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will range from -27°C to -29°C at night and -15°C to -17°C during the day.

In the Kostanay region, no precipitation is expected. Fog is likely in the western and northern areas. The northwest-west wind will blow at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -23°C to -28°C at night, dropping to -31°C in the north and southeast, and from -15°C to -20°C during the day, reaching -25°C in the south and east. In Kostanay, partly cloudy weather with no precipitation is expected. The northwest-west wind will blow at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -23°C to -25°C at night and -18°C to -20°C during the day.

In the North Kazakhstan region, light snow and drifting snow are expected in the north, east, and south. The northwest-west wind will blow at 15-20 m/s, with gusts of 23-28 m/s in the north, east, and south. Temperatures will range from -25°C to -30°C at night and -20°C to -25°C during the day, dropping to -28°C in the northeast. In Petropavlovsk, partly cloudy weather with light snow at night is forecast. Drifting snow is expected. The northwest-west wind will blow at 15-20 m/s, with gusts of up to 23 m/s at night. Temperatures will range from -26°C to -28°C at night and -23°C to -25°C during the day.

In the Pavlodar region, snow is expected at night in the south and east, with light snow during the day in these areas. Drifting snow is also forecast. The northwest wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -23°C to -28°C at night and -20°C to -25°C during the day. In Pavlodar, partly cloudy weather with snow at night and light snow during the day is expected. Drifting snow is also likely. The northwest wind will blow at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from -24°C to -26°C at night and -21°C to -23°C during the day.

At night, in the west, north, and south of the Karaganda region, snow, drifting snow, and ice are expected. In the north and east of the region, fog is likely. The southwest to west wind will blow at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s at night in the north, east, and south of the region. Nighttime temperatures will range from -25°C to -30°C, and -20°C in the south of the region. Daytime temperatures will range from -21°C to -26°C, and -14°C in the south. In Karaganda, partly cloudy skies with snow, drifting snow, and ice at night. The southwest to west wind will blow at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s at night. Nighttime temperatures: -27°C to -29°C; daytime: -23°C to -25°C.

At night, in the north and east of the Ulytau region, snow, drifting snow, and ice are expected. Fog is possible in the north and east of the region. The northwest to west wind will blow at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s at night in the north and east. Nighttime temperatures: -27°C to -32°C; daytime: -20°C to -25°C, with -17°C in the east. In Zhezkazgan, partly cloudy skies without precipitation. The northwest to west wind will blow at 9–14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: -27°C to -29°C; daytime: -20°C to -22°C.

In the East Kazakhstan region, snow is expected, with heavy snow at night in the east. Drifting snow and ice are likely. The southwest wind will shift to the northwest at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s in the west, north, and east, and up to 23–28 m/s at night. Nighttime temperatures: -15°C to -20°C, with -10°C in the south and -25°C to -30°C in the east. Daytime temperatures: -10°C to -15°C, with -18°C in the east. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, cloudy skies with snow, drifting snow, and ice. The southwest wind will shift to the northwest at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s at night. Nighttime temperatures: -15°C to -17°C; daytime: -10°C to -12°C.

In the Abay region, snow, drifting snow, and ice are forecast. The southwest wind will shift to the northwest at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s in the west, north, and center of the region, and up to 23–28 m/s at night. Nighttime temperatures: -15°C to -20°C, with -25°C in the west and east. Daytime temperatures: -15°C to -20°C, with -10°C in the south. In Semey, cloudy skies with snow, drifting snow, and ice. The southwest wind will shift to the northwest at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s at night. Temperatures will range from -15°C to -17°C at night and during the day.

At night, in the east of the Kyzylorda region, light snow and drifting snow are expected. The northeast wind will blow at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s at night in the north, east, and center of the region. Nighttime temperatures: -15°C to -20°C, with -25°C in the west and north of the region. Daytime temperatures: -10°C to -15°C, with -7°C in the south. In Kyzylorda, partly cloudy skies without precipitation. The northeast wind will blow at 9–14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: -18°C to -20°C; daytime: -10°C to -12°C.

In the north, south, and mountainous areas of the Zhambyl region, snow, drifting snow, and fog are expected, with heavy snow at night in the mountainous areas. The southwest wind will shift to the northwest at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s in the southwest, northeast, and mountainous areas, and up to 23–28 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: -10°C to -15°C, with -20°C in the north and mountainous areas. Daytime temperatures: -8°C to -13°C, with -18°C in the north and mountainous areas. In Taraz, partly cloudy skies with snow and drifting snow at night and in the morning. Fog is expected at times. The southwest wind will shift to the northwest at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s at night. Nighttime temperatures: -11°C to -13°C; daytime: -8°C to -10°C.