Snow, blizzards and icy conditions: Kazakhstanis warned of severe weather on November 9

Tengrinews.kz — Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate sharply in several regions of Kazakhstan on Monday, November 9. Forecasters predict rain and snow, icy conditions, blizzards, fog and strong winds. Storm warnings have been issued for several regions and major cities across the country, according to Kazhydromet.

In Abai Region, forecasters expect southeasterly and southerly winds, reaching 15–20 meters per second in the north, west and center of the region, with gusts of 23–28 meters per second. A high fire risk remains in the south of the region. In Semey, southeasterly and southerly winds with gusts of 15–20 meters per second are also expected.

At night in Akmola Region, rain and snow are expected, with heavy precipitation in the north, east and south of the region. Drifting snow and icy conditions are forecast in the west and north. During the day, rain and snow are expected in the north, east and south. Fog is forecast at night and in the morning in the west, south and east of the region. Southeasterly winds will shift to northwesterly, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the west, south and east. In Kokshetau, rain and snow are expected at night, at times becoming heavy, along with icy conditions.

In Almaty Region, southeasterly winds will shift to southwesterly, with gusts of 18–23 meters per second in the south, east and mountainous areas. A high fire risk remains in the west, south and east of the region. In Konaev, southeasterly winds shifting to southwesterly are expected, with occasional gusts of 18–23 meters per second. A high fire risk remains in place.

In the south and east of Aktobe Region, rain and snow and icy conditions are possible at night. Northwesterly winds are expected, with daytime gusts of 15–18 meters per second in the south and east of the region. Extreme fire risk remains in the east and south.

At night and in the morning, fog is forecast in the west, north and south of Atyrau Region and in Atyrau. A high fire risk remains in the northwest of the region.

In East Kazakhstan Region, southeasterly winds are expected, reaching 15–20 meters per second in the north, southeast and center, with gusts of up to 25 meters per second. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, forecasters expect southeasterly winds with daytime gusts of 15–20 meters per second.

Fog is possible in the mountainous areas of Zhambyl Region. Southeasterly winds will shift to southwesterly, reaching 15–20 meters per second in the southwest, northeast and mountainous areas, with daytime gusts of 23–28 meters per second. A high fire risk remains in the north, south and east of the region. In Taraz, southeasterly winds shifting to southwesterly are expected, with morning and daytime gusts of 15–20 meters per second, occasionally reaching 25 meters per second. A high fire risk remains in place.

In Zhetysu Region, forecasters expect southeasterly winds, with gusts near the Alakol Lakes reaching 23–28 meters per second and occasionally 30 meters per second or more. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in mountainous areas. A high fire risk remains in the south and center of the region and in Taldykorgan, while an extreme fire risk is expected in the east.

At night and in the morning, fog and icy conditions are expected in the west, north and east of West Kazakhstan Region and in Uralsk.

In Karaganda Region, rain is forecast, with periods of heavy rain in the west and north. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west, north and east of the region. Southerly winds will shift to northwesterly, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the north and east. In Karaganda, rain is expected, along with fog at night and in the morning. Southerly winds will shift to northwesterly, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second at night and in the morning.

At night and in the morning, rain and snow and icy conditions are possible in the south and east of Kostanay Region, while light snow and icy conditions are expected in the north. Fog is forecast in the west, north and east of the region and in Kostanay. A high fire risk remains in the southwest.

Heavy rain is expected during the day in the east of Kyzylorda Region. Fog is forecast in the east and center of the region. Northwesterly and northerly winds are expected, with daytime gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the north. Extreme fire risk remains across the region, while a high fire risk is expected in the north. In Kyzylorda, fog is expected at night and in the morning.

At night, precipitation, mainly rain, is forecast in the west, north and center of Mangystau Region. Fog is possible in the west and north. Northerly winds are expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the west and center. In Aktau, fog is possible at times during the night.

At night and in the morning, fog is expected in the north and center of Pavlodar Region and in Pavlodar.

At night, rain and snow, drifting snow and icy conditions are expected in the east and south of North Kazakhstan Region. Rain and snow and icy conditions are forecast in the west and north. During the day, rain and snow and icy conditions are also expected in the north, east and south. Fog is forecast in the west, north and south of the region. In Petropavlovsk, light precipitation in the form of rain and snow is expected, accompanied by icy conditions and fog.

At night, rain is expected in the west, north and south of Turkestan Region. Rain will continue during the day and become heavier in the west, south and mountainous areas. Thunderstorms are expected in the west. Fog is forecast at night and in the morning in the north and mountainous areas. Southeasterly winds will reach 15–20 meters per second in the west, north, south and mountainous areas, with gusts of 23 meters per second. Extreme fire risk is expected in the west, while a high fire risk remains in the north and south. In Turkestan, forecasters predict rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rain at times during the day. Southeasterly winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second. Extreme fire risk is expected.

In Ulytau Region, rain is possible, becoming heavy at times in the north and east. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west, north and center. Southeasterly winds will shift to northerly, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second at night and in the morning in the west, north and east. In Zhezkazgan, rain is expected, along with fog at night and in the morning.

In Shymkent, southeasterly winds with gusts of 15–20 meters per second are expected in the morning and during the day.

In Almaty, a high fire risk remains in place. In the mountainous areas of the Medeu and Bostandyk districts, southeasterly winds will shift to southwesterly, with daytime gusts of up to 18 meters per second.

In Astana, forecasters predict rain and snow, becoming heavier at night. Southeasterly winds will shift to northwesterly, with nighttime gusts of 15–20 meters per second.