Temperatures to drop sharply with snow in Almaty, while fog will cover Astana

Tengrinews.kz — Weather in Almaty is set for a sharp turn following a warm spell, with temperatures plunging and rain turning to snow. Meanwhile, Astana faces light snow, icy road conditions, and fog over the next three days, citing Kazhydromet.

Almaty braces for rain, snow, and sharp temperature drop

On Tuesday, On November 10, , Almaty will remain relatively warm, with daytime highs reaching +18…+20°C. However, rain and fog are expected by the afternoon. Southwesterly winds may see gusts of up to 18 meters per second during the day.

November 11 will bring a noticeable shift in weather. The city expects cloudy skies and precipitation, with periods of heavy rain and snow. Winds will shift from northwesterly to northeasterly, with gusts reaching 15–20 meters per second.

Temperatures will hover around +5…+7°C throughout the day and night, with a further decrease expected in the afternoon.

On Thursday, November 12, rain and snow remain possible overnight, along with localized fog. Daytime temperatures will settle between +5…+7°C.

Snow, ice, and fog forecast for Astana

In the capital, On November 10, will see light snow overnight. Forecasters also warn of fog and icy road conditions. Nighttime temperatures will drop to -1…-3°C, while daytime highs will range from -1 to +1°C.

November 11 is expected to be dry in Astana, though fog may develop overnight and into the morning. Temperatures will fall to -3…-5°C at night, reaching 0…+2°C during the day.

On Thursday, November 12, the capital will see variable cloudiness and no precipitation. Fog is again expected overnight and in the morning. Temperatures will range from -2…-4°C at night to 0…+2°C during the day.

Weather across Kazakhstan to deteriorate sharply

Meteorologists previously noted that most of Kazakhstan will see precipitation over the next three days, with rain in some regions and snow in others. Heavy precipitation, icy conditions, and fog are expected in certain areas.