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As Kazakhstan prepares to celebrate Nauryz, residents of the capital city, Astana, and the southern metropolis, Almaty, can expect a varied weather outlook. Forecasters at Kazhydromet have released their predictions for March 4th, 5th, and 6th, indicating a transition in conditions across the country's two largest cities.

Astana's Weather Outlook

In Astana, March 4th will see partly cloudy skies with overnight snow, accompanied by blizzards and potential icy roads. Winds from the southwest are expected to reach speeds of 9-14 m/s, gusting up to 15-20 m/s in the afternoon. Temperatures will range from -8 to -10 degrees Celsius at night and -1 to -3 degrees Celsius during the day.

The forecast for March 5th continues with partly cloudy conditions, expecting snow overnight and precipitation (wet snow) during the day. Blizzards and icy roads are likely to persist, with wind direction and speed remaining consistent. Nighttime temperatures will hover between -3 and -5 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will reach between -1 and +1 degree Celsius.

On March 6th, Astana will experience intermittent snow, blizzards, and icy conditions. The wind will shift from southwest to east, with speeds of 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures are predicted to be between -4 and -6 degrees Celsius, with daytime temperatures ranging from -2 to -4 degrees Celsius.

Almaty's Weather Forecast

Almaty is expected to have partly cloudy skies on March 4th, with rain anticipated during the day. Fog may form at times, and icy conditions are possible on roads. The southeast wind will blow at 3-8 m/s, potentially strengthening to 15 m/s in the afternoon. Temperatures will range from -1 to +1 degree Celsius at night and a milder +6 to +8 degrees Celsius during the day.

For March 5th, Almaty residents should prepare for mixed rain and snow precipitation overnight, along with icy roads and occasional fog. Wind direction and speed are expected to remain unchanged. Nighttime temperatures will be between 0 and 2 degrees Celsius, with daytime temperatures reaching +4 to +6 degrees Celsius.

On March 6th, Almaty will see intermittent mixed rain and snow, with icy conditions expected overnight. Fog may also occur sporadically. The wind conditions will remain consistent. Nighttime temperatures will be between 0 and 2 degrees Celsius, and daytime temperatures will range from +3 to +5 degrees Celsius.

Broader Weather Patterns

These forecasts come as meteorologists previously warned of widespread precipitation (rain and snow), blizzards, and icy conditions across most of Kazakhstan due to the influence of a northwesterly cyclone. On March 4th, heavy precipitation, primarily in the form of rain, is anticipated in the southern and southeastern regions of the country.

This information was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.