Storm warnings have been issued in various regions. Expect blizzards, fog, strong winds, and in some areas, temperatures may drop to -26°C.
In the Turkestan region, particularly in the mountains and foothills, fog is anticipated during the night and morning hours. Blizzards may occur at mountain passes, and winds will strengthen to 15-20 meters per second. In Shymkent and Turkestan, fog will also be present at night and in the morning.
In the North Kazakhstan region, forecasters predict snow, which may be accompanied by blizzards in some areas. In the eastern part of the region, fog is likely during the night and morning, while in the southwest, winds will intensify to 15-20 meters per second. In Petropavlovsk, blizzards are possible.
In the Abai region, fog is expected in the southwest and east, and in the Pavlodar region, blizzards may occur in the south and west of the area.
In the Kyzylorda region, fog and icy conditions on the roads are forecasted during the night and morning. In Kyzylorda, it will also be slippery, and visibility will deteriorate due to fog.
In the west, north, and east of the Kostanay region, blizzards are expected, while fog will occur in the south and east of the region. Winds may strengthen to 15-20 meters per second in certain areas. In Kostanay, blizzards are forecasted.
In the Mangistau region, gusts of southeast winds may reach 23 meters per second in places. In Aktau, winds will be strong in the morning and daytime, reaching 15-20 meters per second.
In the south and mountainous areas of the Jambyl region, fog is anticipated during the night and morning. Winds in the mountainous terrain may increase to 15-20 meters per second starting December 22. In Taraz, fog is predicted in places from December 22 to 24.
In the Ulytau region, fog is expected, which will also cover Zhezkazgan during the night and morning hours.
In the Karaganda region, blizzards may occur during the day in the west, east, and north. Winds will be from the southwest, gusty in places, reaching 15-20 meters per second. In Karaganda, blizzards and strengthening winds are expected during the day.
In the Almaty region, strong frosts are anticipated in the north and mountains, with nighttime temperatures dropping to -25°C. Fog is predicted in some areas. In Kaskelen, fog is possible during the night and morning.
In the Akmolinsk region, blizzards are expected at night in the west, north, and east, and during the day, they will spread across the entire region. Fog may occur at night and in the morning in the south and west of the area. In Astana, blizzards are expected at times.
In the West Kazakhstan region, fog and icy conditions may be present at night and in the morning. In Uralsk, icy conditions and poor visibility due to fog are also forecasted.
In the mountainous areas of the Jety-Su region, it will be cold and foggy. In the area of the Alakol Lakes, northeast winds may intensify to 15-20 meters per second. Temperatures in the mountains will drop to -26°C at night.