Impending Dangerous Weather Forecasted for Kiev and Surrounding Regions on Friday
Date: 2023-12-07 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: KYIV
Weather Alert Issued
Residents of Kiev and the Kiev region have been issued a weather alert regarding potentially perilous conditions expected on Friday, December 8th. The region is under threat from a hazardous meteorological occurrence, with an official announcement signaling a Level I danger alert (yellow) due to anticipated icy conditions on the roads.
Forecast Details
The forecast for the Kiev region indicates cloudy weather with snowfall, expecting nighttime temperatures ranging from -4 to -9 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures are expected to hover between -1 to -6 degrees Celsius. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center emphasized the likelihood of a northeast wind blowing at speeds ranging from 7 to 12 meters per second.
Previous Weather and Nationwide Forecast
On December 6th, 2023, Kiev experienced relatively milder temperatures with nighttime lows of -4 to -6 degrees Celsius and slightly warmer daytime temperatures ranging from -1 to -3 degrees Celsius.
The nationwide forecast for Ukraine, as reported by the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, predicts possible snow in the northern regions, specifically in Kharkiv and Vinnytsia. In most eastern, southern, and central regions, a mix of rain and snow is anticipated, potentially causing wet snow accumulation and icy conditions.
The Hydrometeorological Center also specified that the nighttime temperatures in the northern and western regions of Ukraine are projected to range between -4 to -9 degrees Celsius. Synoptic forecasts suggest temperatures between 0 to -5 degrees Celsius for the remainder of the country, with slightly warmer conditions in the southern regions, ranging from 0 to +5 degrees Celsius.
