Weather in Kazakhstan will be unstable over the next three days, with rain, snow and icy roads expected. Forecasters from Kazhydromet warned of extreme road conditions, according to infohub.kz.
From October 6 to 8, atmospheric frontal systems will bring unsettled weather to most of the country, with more frequent rain and blowing snow. Winds will strengthen nationwide, and fog is expected at night and in the morning.
Despite the almost wintry conditions, temperatures in the western regions will rise to +2…+12°C at night and +17…+22°C during the day. In the northwest and north, nighttime temperatures are forecast between -1…-6°C and +3…+13°C, but daytime highs will warm to +20°C. In the eastern and central regions, temperatures will drop to 0°C, while in the south and southeast, thermometers will read +2…+8°C.
Frost will also affect Kazakhstan. In mountainous areas, temperatures are expected to fall to 0…+5°C, though daytime warming could reach +22°C.
Recall that on the morning of October 5, the first snow fell in Astana. According to Kazhydromet forecasters, the city will see rain and snow today, along with strong southwesterly winds. Gusts during the day could reach 30 m/s or more. Air temperature will be +3…+5°C. On Tuesday, October 6, rain and snow will continue in the capital. At night, forecasters expect 0…+2°C, and during the day, +3…+5°C.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that October in Kazakhstan would be 1-2°C warmer than usual, with temperatures in some regions reaching +30 degrees.