In the coming days, on January 16 and 17, significant changes in the weather are expected in Kyrgyzstan: snowfall and locally intense precipitation are forecasted.
According to data provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the falling wet snow may lead to accumulation on power lines and tree branches. Fog will also be observed in some areas. There is a high probability of snow drifts in mountainous sections of the roads.
In addition, from January 17 to 19, the air temperature will significantly decrease:
- In the Chui and Talas valleys, nighttime temperatures will drop to -9…-14°, while daytime temperatures will be -1…-6°;
- In the valley zone of the Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, nighttime temperatures will range from -2…-7°, and during the day from -2° to +3°. In the foothills, nighttime temperatures are expected to be -11…-16°, and daytime temperatures -2…-7°;
- In the Issyk-Kul basin, nighttime temperatures will be -7…-12°, and during the day up to -4°…+1°;
- In the Naryn region and mountainous areas, nighttime temperatures may drop to -23…-28°, and during the day to -9…-14°. In high-altitude zones, nighttime temperatures will be -26…-31°, and daytime temperatures -9…-14°;
- In the Suusamyr valley, nighttime temperatures may reach -30…-35°, and during the day -11…-16° frost.
