Unexpected snow in Mangystau: residents share videos from different areas

Tengrinews.kz — Winter arrived unexpectedly in Mangystau, with snow falling in several districts on Monday evening, according to Lada.kz.
Videos showing snow in the villages of Shetpe and Beineu appeared on social media. According to comments from local residents, precipitation was also reported in Saiotes and Zharmysh, the outlet said.

According to Kazhydromet, rain and snow, along with icy conditions, are expected overnight in the west, northeast and center of Mangystau Region. During the day, rain is forecast in the west, northeast and center. Fog is possible in the northeast and center. Northeasterly winds will reach 9–14 meters per second, with nighttime gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the west. Nighttime temperatures will range from 0°C to +5°C, dropping to -3°C in the northeast and center, while daytime temperatures will be between +3°C and +8°C.
In Aktau, Tuesday will be cloudy, with rain expected at times. Northeasterly winds will reach 7–12 meters per second. Temperatures will be +2°C to +4°C at night and +5°C to +7°C during the day.
Last year, residents of several villages in Mangystau — Zhetybai, Munayshy, Taushyk and Beineu — saw snow for the first time only on December 7.
Earlier, forecasters issued storm warnings across Kazakhstan for Tuesday. Snow, fog, icy conditions and gusty winds are forecast in the regions. Heavy rain is possible in the south and east, with wet snow in some areas.