Blizzards and freezing temperatures are approaching Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Snowfall and blizzards are expected in several regions of Kazakhstan on December 17. Fog and icy conditions are also forecast, according to Kazhydromet.

In the Akmola region, snow, blizzards, and icy roads are expected. Wind gusts of 9–20 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: –14…–19°C.

In Astana, ground blizzards, icy conditions, and wind gusts of up to 18 m/s are forecast. Temperatures both ночью and during the day: –15…–17°C.

In the Almaty region, precipitation in the form of rain and snow is expected; in mountainous areas — snow, fog, and icy conditions. Winds of 9–14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: 0…–5°C, in the mountains down to –8°C; daytime temperatures: 0…+5°C, in the mountains down to –8°C.

In Almaty, variable cloudiness with daytime precipitation (rain and snow), icy conditions, and fog. Nighttime temperatures: 0…–2°C; daytime: +3…+5°C.

In the Zhetysu region, snow, rain, fog, and icy conditions are expected. Wind gusts up to 20 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: +1…–6°C, in the mountains down to –14°C; daytime: 0…+5°C.

In the Turkestan region, rain and snow, icy conditions, and fog are forecast in southern and mountainous areas. Heavy precipitation is possible by evening. Winds of 8–13 m/s, up to 20 m/s on mountain passes. Nighttime temperatures: 0…–10°C; daytime: +2…+7°C.

In the West Kazakhstan region, snow and ground blizzards are expected. Winds of 9–14 m/s with gusts up to 20 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: –13…–18°C; daytime: –2…–7°C.

In the Atyrau region, no precipitation is expected. Fog is forecast. Winds of 7–12 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: –11…–13°C.

In the Mangystau region, also without precipitation. Fog is expected in the northern and central parts of the region, and icy conditions in the northeast. Winds of 9–14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: –11…–16°C; daytime: from –4°C to +1°C.

In the Aktobe region, light snow is expected during the day. Fog is forecast in the western and southern areas. Westerly and southwesterly winds of 9–14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: –15…–20°C; daytime: –8…–13°C.

In the Kostanay region, light snow and ground blizzards are expected. Daytime winds of 9–14 m/s with gusts up to 20 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: –18…–23°C.

In the North Kazakhstan region, snow and ground blizzards are forecast. Winds of 15–20 m/s, with stronger gusts possible overnight in the southeastern part of the region. Nighttime temperatures: –15…–20°C, down to –23°C in the north.

In the Pavlodar region, snow and ground blizzards are expected overnight. Winds of 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s in the west and south. Temperatures both night and day: –13…–18°C.

In the Karaganda region, snow and ground blizzards are forecast. Winds of 9–14 m/s, with possible gusts of 15–20 m/s at night and in the morning. Nighttime temperatures: –12…–17°C; daytime: –10…–15°C.

In the Ulytau region, light snow and ground blizzards are expected overnight. Winds of 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s possible in the east at night. Nighttime temperatures: –15…–20°C; daytime: –10…–15°C.

In the East Kazakhstan region, snow and ground blizzards are forecast. Fog is expected overnight and in the morning in the northern and southern areas. Winds of 9–14 m/s, locally up to 15–20 m/s. Temperatures both night and day: –4…–9°C.

In the Abai region, snow and ground blizzards are expected at night, with snow and blizzards across the entire region during the day. Fog is possible overnight and in the morning. Winds of 9–14 m/s, locally 15–20 m/s. Temperatures: –6…–11°C, with further cooling during the day.

In the Kyzylorda region, no precipitation is expected. Fog may occur in some areas. Winds of 5–10 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: –8…–13°C; daytime: –5…–10°C.

In the Zhambyl region, snow is expected overnight in mountainous areas, with locally heavy snowfall and ground blizzards. During the day, precipitation (rain and snow) is forecast; in the mountains — snow and blizzards, locally heavy snowfall. Fog and icy conditions are possible at times. Winds of 9–14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures: 0…–9°C; daytime: –2…+3°C; in mountainous areas: –9°C at night and –5°C during the day.