Weather Forecast for Ukraine on February 15
Ukraine is set for significant winter precipitation on February 15, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected across the country, prompting warnings for hazardous weather conditions. The Ukrhydrometcentre has issued alerts for dangerous meteorological phenomena. This type of severe winter mix is common for the region in February and can cause major travel disruptions. In the western and Vinnytsia oblasts, moderate precipitation is forecast overnight. During the day, substantial snowfall is predicted for western and northern regions, where wet snow may accumulate. Icy conditions are expected on roads nationwide.
A north-easterly wind of 7-12 m/s is forecast, with gusts potentially reaching 15-20 m/s in the Carpathian Mountains. Air temperatures at night and during the day will range from -1°C to -6°C, dropping further to -4°C to -9°C in the north. In other areas, no precipitation is expected overnight, but moderate precipitation is anticipated in the morning and afternoon.
Regional Forecast
Significant rain and sleet are forecast for the Cherkasy and Poltava oblasts. Fog is possible at night and in the morning across the south and southwest. In these regions, a south-easterly wind of 7-12 m/s is expected, with daytime gusts in the south potentially reaching 15-20 m/s. Night and daytime temperatures in the south will vary from -2°C to +3°C. In the south and southeast, daytime highs of +3°C to +8°C are expected, with Crimea potentially reaching a high of +14°C.
Cloudy conditions are forecast for Kyiv on February 15. While no precipitation is expected overnight, significant snow, sleet, and wet snow accumulation are predicted during the day. Roads in the capital will also be icy. The wind in the Kyiv oblast will remain north-easterly at 7-12 m/s. Overnight temperatures in the capital will be -4°C to -6°C, with daytime highs of -1°C to -3°C.
A Level 1 (yellow) hazardous weather phenomenon is forecast for the territory of the Kyiv region and the city of Kyiv. Source: Ukrhydrometcentre
The severe conditions are due to an active cyclone passing through, which will bring snow and freezing rain. A significant warming trend is expected closer to the weekend, with the coldest period at the start of the week and the warmest forecast for the week's end.
The anticipated weather for February 15 is likely to significantly impact daily life in Ukraine, particularly road traffic and safety. The hazardous conditions could lead to complications on the roads, so drivers are advised to be especially cautious. The abnormal temperature fluctuations from the start to the end of the week are characteristic of winter weather patterns in the region and may affect the energy grid and other sectors, including agriculture.