Forecast for March 15: Anticipated precipitation in northern and central Kazakhstan to include small hailstones and ice.
Blizzardin' Through Kazakhstan: A Weather Forecast, Courtesy of RGP "Kazhydromet"
Brace yourself, Kazakhstan! Here's the lowdown on the predicted weather conditions across various cities for Thursday, March 14:
- Astana: Cloudy skies with a chance of snow and gusty winds. Temperatures will drop to -9 to -11°C at night, warming up slightly to -5 to -7°C during the day.
- Almaty: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, with wind speeds of 3-8 m/s. Nighttime temperatures range from -6 to -8°C, while daytime temps hover around 0 to +2°C.
- Shymkent: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and wind blowing at 5-10 m/s. Expect nighttime lows of -8 to -10°C and daytime highs of +7 to +9°C.
- Aktau: Windy conditions with no precipitation and gusts reaching up to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will fluctuate between +1 to +3°C at night and +10 to +12°C during the day.
- Atyrau: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and wind blowing at 9-14 m/s, with gusts up to 15-20 m/s. Nighttime temperatures hover around -1 to -3°C, while daytime highs reach +6 to +8°C. A dust storm is expected in the south of the region.
- Zhezkazgan: Cloudy skies with no precipitation, and windstorms at 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures drop to -13 to -15°C, while daytime highs stay close to 0 to -2°C.
- Karaganda: Expect cloudy skies and snowfall, with wind speeds reaching 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will be -11 to -13°C, while daytime highs remain chilly at -3 to -5°C. A blizzard is expected in the north and east of the region.
- Kokshetau: Brace for variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and wind blowing at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will drop to -10 to -12°C during the night, reaching -3 to -5°C during the day.
- Kyzylorda: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and winds at 7-12 m/s. Nighttime temperatures range from -5 to -7°C, while daytime highs climb to +5 to +7°C.
- Pavlodar: Expect variable cloudiness, snowfall, and wind speeds of 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures hover around -14 to -16°C, while daytime highs reach -4 to -6°C.
- Petropavlovsk: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and wind gusts up to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will drop to -13 to -15°C at night, climbing only to -3 to -5°C during the day. There's a blizzard and ice glazing expected in the north, west, and south of the region.
- Semey: Get ready for variable cloudiness, snow, and wind blowing at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will dip to -8 to -10°C at night, rising slightly to -1 to -3°C during the day.
Noteworthy Weather Trends:
In Talgar, Temperatures will be similar to Astana, with variable cloudiness and no precipitation. The wind speed will be around 6-11 m/s.
While Taraz, Turkeistan, and Uralsk share similar weather to Almaty, wind speeds will be somewhat lighter in these cities.
Ust-Kamenogorsk is expected to be cloudy with no precipitation and wind speeds ranging from 5-10 m/s. The temperature is forecast to be -8 to -10°C at night and -1 to -3°C during the day.
Stay safe and warm, folks! This forecast is subject to change!
Weather forecasting for various cities in Kazakhstan reveals potential blizzards in the north and east of regions like Karaganda, while Astana and Talgar might experience cloudy skies and variable wind speeds. The weather-forecasting agency RGP "Kazhydromet" advises bracing yourself as these conditions are subject to change.