After Astana, snow will come to Almaty
Tengrinews.kz — Meteorologists have released the weather forecast for Astana and Almaty for November 14-16. In the capital, temperatures will remain relatively stable, but the type of precipitation will shift: weekend snow, ice, and fog will give way to dry conditions on Monday. In the southern capital, Sunday's rain will be followed by a cold snap, with snow expected on the night of November 16, citing Kazhydromet.
Astana: Weekend to begin with snow
Precipitation is expected in the capital as early as Saturday, On November 14: with snow forecast overnight, followed by a mix of rain and snow during the day. Nighttime temperatures will hover between -1 and -3°C, while daytime highs will range from -1 to +1°C.
On November 15: snow is also expected overnight in Astana, with potential for ice and fog. Daytime temperatures will reach 0 to +2°C.
On Monday, November 16, no precipitation is forecast; however, fog will persist overnight and into the morning. Nighttime temperatures will remain at -1 to -3°C, with daytime highs of 0 to +2°C.
Almaty: Rain to turn to snow
On Saturday, On November 14, Almaty will see variable cloudiness and no precipitation. Fog is expected during the night and morning hours. Temperatures will drop to -2...-4°C at night and reach +5...+7°C during the day.
On November 15: weather in Almaty will take a turn: precipitation, primarily rain, is forecast during the day. Southeasterly winds of 3–8 m/s are expected, with gusts reaching 13 m/s. Temperatures will range from -1...-3°C at night to +5...+7°C during the day.
On the night leading into Monday, November 16, snow is expected in Almaty. Daytime temperatures will drop to +2...+4°C, while nighttime lows will plummet to -5...-7°C.
Heavy rain and freezes of down to -18°C heading for Kazakhstan
Weather across Kazakhstan will be marked by sharp contrasts in the coming days: rain and snow are expected across most of the country, with heavy precipitation in the west. In the mountainous regions of the southeast, nighttime temperatures are set to plunge to -18°C.