Snow to hit Astana, heavy rains expected in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz – Forecasters have released a weather outlook for Astana and Almaty for April 15–17, warning of sharp changes in conditions.
Weather in Astana
On April 15, partly cloudy weather is expected, with rain turning into snow by the evening. Winds will shift from southwest to northeast at 9–14 m/s, with gusts up to 15–20 m/s. Temperatures will range from +4…+6°C at night to +7…+9°C during the day.
On April 16, snow is expected at night, with mixed precipitation (rain and snow) during the day. Icy conditions are likely. Northeast winds will reach 9–14 m/s, with gusts up to 15–18 m/s. Temperatures will drop to -1…-3°C at night and rise to +2…+4°C during the day.
On April 17, no precipitation is expected, though icy patches may form overnight. Winds will shift from northwest to southwest at 5–10 m/s. Temperatures will range from -4…-6°C at night to +6…+8°C during the day.
Weather in Almaty
On April 15, partly cloudy conditions will give way to rain and thunderstorms by the end of the day. Southeast winds will reach 3–8 m/s, with gusts up to 13–18 m/s. Temperatures will be +9…+11°C at night and +22…+24°C during the day.
On April 16, intermittent rain and thunderstorms are expected. Northeast winds will reach 3–8 m/s, with gusts up to 15–18 m/s. Temperatures will range from +10…+12°C at night to +17…+19°C during the day.
On April 17, cloudy weather with rain and thunderstorms is forecast, with heavy rain expected at night. Winds will remain northeast at 3–8 m/s, with gusts up to 15–18 m/s. Temperatures will drop to +8…+10°C at night and +11…+13°C during the day.
Earlier, meteorologists warned that most regions of Kazakhstan will face colder and unstable weather in the coming days, with temperatures in northern areas dropping below freezing and increasing the likelihood of snow, ice and strong precipitation.