Blizzards and ice: Weather in Kazakhstan on November 22

Tengrinews.kz - Kazhydromet has shared the weather forecast for residents of Kazakhstan for Friday, November 22.

In Astana, meteorologists predict partly cloudy skies, snow at night, blowing snow, and icy conditions. Fog is expected at night and in the morning. Winds will be northwesterly at 9-14 m/s at night, decreasing to 1-6 m/s during the day. Temperatures will range from -9 to -11°C at night and -3 to -5°C during the day.

In Almaty, the forecast calls for cloudy skies, with precipitation (rain and snow) at night and in the morning, fog, and icy roads. Winds will be northerly at 2-7 m/s. Temperatures will range from -2 to 0°C at night and 2 to 4°C during the day.

In Shymkent, partly cloudy skies are expected with no precipitation. Fog is forecast at night. Winds will be northeasterly at 8-13 m/s, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s during the day. Temperatures will range from 0 to 2°C at night and 10 to 12°C during the day.

In the Akmola Region, snow is expected in the south and east at night, with blowing snow and icy conditions. Fog is anticipated at night and in the morning in the west, north, and south of the region. Winds will shift from northwesterly to southwesterly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s at night in the eastern part of the region. Temperatures will range from -6 to -11°C at night (dropping to -15°C in the west and central areas) and -1 to -6°C during the day. In Kokshetau, the forecast includes partly cloudy skies with no precipitation. Winds will shift from northwesterly to southwesterly at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will range from -6 to -8°C at night and -1 to -3°C during the day.

In the southern, western, and mountainous areas of Almaty Region, precipitation (rain and snow), fog, and icy roads are expected. Winds from the north will blow at 9-14 m/s, occasionally reaching 18 m/s in the western part of the region. Nighttime temperatures will range from 0 to -5°C, dropping to -8°C in mountainous areas, with daytime temperatures between 0 and +5°C, and around -5°C in the mountains. In Konaev, the forecast is cloudy skies with rain and snow at night and in the morning, fog, and icy roads. Winds will reach 9-14 m/s, with occasional gusts up to 18 m/s. Temperatures will be between -1 and -3°C at night and +2 to +4°C during the day.

In Zhetysu Region, precipitation is expected across most areas at night, with rain and snow continuing in the eastern and mountainous parts during the day. Fog and icy conditions will affect the northern and mountainous areas. Northwesterly winds of 9-14 m/s are expected, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the east and mountains, reaching up to 25 m/s at times during the day. Nighttime temperatures will range from 0 to -5°C, falling to -8°C in the mountains. Daytime temperatures will be between -2 and +3°C, with mountain areas around -5°C. In Taldykorgan, partly cloudy skies and nighttime precipitation (rain and snow) are forecast. Northwesterly winds will reach 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will range from -1 to -3°C at night and +1 to +3°C during the day.

In Turkestan Region, precipitation (rain and snow) is expected in mountainous areas. Fog is likely overnight and in the morning across the south, west, north, and mountainous and foothill areas, with icy conditions on roads. Northeasterly winds of 8-13 m/s will strengthen to 15-20 m/s in the northern, western, mountainous, and foothill regions during the morning and daytime. Nighttime temperatures will range from -2 to +3°C, dropping to -5°C in the north and mountains. Daytime temperatures will range from +8 to +13°C, with the north and mountainous areas reaching +5°C. In Turkestan, partly cloudy skies without precipitation are forecast. Fog is expected at night. Winds will blow from the northeast at 8-13 m/s, with gusts up to 15-20 m/s during the day. Temperatures will be between 0 and -2°C at night and +9 to +11°C during the day.

In the West Kazakhstan Region, rain is expected in the west during the day, with light rain in the north. Fog will occur in the north and east overnight and in the morning. Winds will be southeast at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, south, and north of the region. Temperatures will range from -4°C to +1°C at night, reaching up to +4°C in the west, and +2°C to +7°C during the day. In Uralsk, partly cloudy skies with light rain during the day are forecast. Fog will occur overnight and in the morning. Southeast winds will reach 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s during the day. Temperatures will range from -2°C to 0°C at night and +3°C to +5°C during the day.

In the Atyrau Region, no precipitation is expected. Winds will blow from the southeast at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from 0°C to +5°C, with the northern parts seeing -3°C, and daytime temperatures will range from +4°C to +9°C. In Atyrau, partly cloudy skies without precipitation are forecast. Winds will be southeast at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from +2°C to +4°C at night and +6°C to +8°C during the day.

In the Mangystau Region, no precipitation is expected. Winds will blow from the southeast at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and central areas. Temperatures will range from +2°C to +7°C at night and +8°C to +13°C during the day. In Aktau, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Winds will be southeast at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will range from +4°C to +6°C at night and +11°C to +13°C during the day.

In the Aktobe Region, dry conditions will prevail. Fog is expected overnight and in the morning in the eastern and southern areas. Winds will be southeast at 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -4°C to -9°C, with the western areas seeing around -1°C, and daytime temperatures will range from -1°C to +4°C. In Aktobe, partly cloudy skies without precipitation are forecast. Winds will blow from the southeast at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will range from -4°C to -6°C at night and 0°C to +2°C during the day.

In Kostanay Region, no precipitation is expected. Fog is forecast in the north, east, and south. Winds will blow from the southwest at 7-12 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -5°C to -10°C, with the east experiencing as low as -13°C, and daytime temperatures will be between -4°C and +1°C. In Kostanay, partly cloudy skies are expected, with no precipitation. Fog will occur at night and in the morning. Winds will be southwest at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will be -6°C to -8°C at night and 0°C to -2°C during the day.

In North Kazakhstan Region, light snow and drifting snow are expected in the southeast at night. Fog will occur in the north and south. Winds will be southwest at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the southeast at night. Nighttime temperatures will range from -5°C to -10°C, with the southwest seeing as low as -13°C, and daytime temperatures will range from -1°C to -6°C. In Petropavlovsk, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are forecast, but fog is expected. Winds will blow from the southwest at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be -6°C to -8°C at night and -1°C to -3°C during the day.

In Pavlodar Region, snow is forecast at night, with snowfall during the day in the south and east. Drifting snow is expected at night in the west and south. Winds will be northwest at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west and south at night. Nighttime temperatures will range from -2°C to -7°C, dropping to -10°C in the west and south, with daytime temperatures between 0°C and -5°C. In Pavlodar, cloudy skies with snow at night are forecast. Winds will be northwest at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -3°C to -5°C at night and -1°C to -3°C during the day.

In Karaganda Region, snow and drifting snow are forecast at night in the north and east, with light snow expected during the day in the east. Fog is expected in the west and north. Winds will blow from the northwest at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north and east at night. Nighttime temperatures will range from -5°C to -10°C, dropping to -15°C in the west, and daytime temperatures will range from -3°C to -8°C, with the south reaching up to +2°C. In Karaganda, partly cloudy skies are expected, with snow and drifting snow at night. Winds will be northwest at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will range from -7°C to -9°C at night and -3°C to -5°C during the day.

In Ulytau Region, no precipitation is expected. Fog will occur in the north, east, and central parts of the region. Winds will be northeast to east at 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -4°C to -9°C, dropping to -12°C in the north, with daytime temperatures ranging from -1°C to -6°C, and up to +2°C in the south. In Zhezkazgan, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are forecast. Fog is expected. Winds will be northeast to east at 6-11 m/s. Temperatures will be -5°C to -7°C at night and -2°C to -4°C during the day.

In East Kazakhstan Region, snow and drifting snow are expected, with heavy snowfall in the north and east at night. Freezing rain may occur in the west and north, and fog is expected in the east at night and in the morning. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the west and north. Nighttime temperatures will range from -2°C to -7°C, dropping to -10°C to -15°C in the north and east, with daytime temperatures ranging from -4°C to +1°C, and up to -8°C in the north and east. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, cloudy skies with snow are forecast. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest at 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will be -3°C to -5°C at night and 0°C to -2°C during the day.

In Abai Region, snow and drifting snow are forecast, with freezing rain in the west, north, and central areas. Fog is expected in the south at night and in the morning. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and central areas. Nighttime temperatures will range from -3°C to -8°C, dropping to -11°C in the west and east, with daytime temperatures ranging from -3°C to +2°C, and up to -7°C in the west. In Semey, cloudy skies with snow are expected. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest at 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will be -3°C to -5°C at night and 0°C to -2°C during the day.

In Kyzylorda Region, no precipitation is expected. Fog will occur in the central and northern areas at night. Winds will be northeast to east at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the central and southern areas in the morning and during the day. Nighttime temperatures will range from 0°C to -5°C, with daytime temperatures between +2°C and +7°C, and up to +10°C in the south. In Kyzylorda, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are forecast. Fog is expected at night. Winds will be northeast to east at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will be 0°C to -2°C at night and +5°C to +7°C during the day.

In Zhambyl Region, precipitation (rain and snow) and freezing rain are expected in mountainous areas. Fog is expected in the south and mountainous areas. Winds will be northeast at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the southwest, northeast, and mountainous areas, with gusts of 23-28 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from -3°C to +2°C, dropping to -6°C in mountainous areas, with daytime temperatures ranging from +2°C to +7°C, and up to -1°C in the mountains. In Taraz, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are forecast. Fog is expected at times. Winds will be northeast at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the morning and during the day. Temperatures will be 0°C to -2°C at night and +5°C to +7°C during the day.

Earlier, meteorologists shared the forecast for winter 2024/2025 in Kazakhstan.