Weather Forecast for Ukraine: January 26 to February 1
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center has issued a warning for a period of severe cold, with frost, snowfall, and icy conditions expected across the country from January 26 to February 1. The most intense snowfall is forecast for the middle of the week, which is likely to cause significant travel disruptions. Icy roads will persist, increasing the risk of accidents for both pedestrians and drivers. This cold snap is a typical but impactful winter weather pattern for the region.
Daily Forecast Breakdown
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Monday, January 26: The north will see nighttime lows of -4 to -7°C and daytime highs of -1 to -3°C, with light snow. In the south, expect -1 to +2°C at night and +2 to +5°C during the day, with cloudy skies and clear spells. The west will experience -3 to -6°C overnight and -2 to +1°C in the day, with possible snow showers. The east will have lows of -5 to -8°C and highs of -2 to -4°C under variable cloud cover. The central region will see -3 to -5°C at night and -1 to +1°C in the day, with local snow. Kyiv will have -4 to -6°C overnight and -1 to -3°C during the day, with a chance of light snow.
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Tuesday, January 27: Northern areas will drop to -5 to -8°C at night and -2 to -5°C in the day, with cloudy skies and snow. The south will range from -2 to +1°C overnight and +1 to +4°C in the day, with sleet and rain. The west will see -4 to -7°C at night and -1 to -4°C during the day, with moderate snow. Eastern regions will fall to -6 to -9°C overnight and -3 to -5°C in the day, under cloudy conditions. Central Ukraine will have overnight frosts of -4 to -6°C and daytime temperatures of -1 to -3°C, with snow. Kyiv will experience -5 to -7°C at night and -2 to -4°C in the day, with cloudy weather and icy conditions.
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Wednesday, January 28: The north will see lows of -7 to -10°C and highs of -3 to -6°C, with cloudy skies and periodic snow showers. The south will be -3 to -5°C at night and 0 to +2°C in the day, with wet snow. Western Ukraine will remain cloudy, with nighttime temperatures of -6 to -9°C and daytime readings of -2 to -5°C. The east will drop to -8 to -11°C overnight and -4 to -6°C during the day, with light snow. The center of the country will observe -6 to -8°C at night and -2 to -4°C in the day, with snow. Kyiv is forecast for -7 to -9°C overnight and -3 to -5°C during the day, with cloudy skies and snow.
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Thursday, January 29: Northern night temperatures will plunge to -9 to -12°C, with daytime highs of -4 to -7°C under mostly cloudy skies and light snow. The south will be -4 to -7°C at night and -1 to +1°C in the day, with clear spells. Western Ukraine will get -8 to -11°C overnight and -3 to -6°C during the day, with local snow. The east will see a sharp -10 to -13°C at night and -5 to -8°C in the day, with no significant precipitation. Central Ukraine will again feel the freeze: -8 to -10°C overnight and -3 to -5°C in the day, with light snow. In Kyiv, temperatures will range from -9 to -11°C at night to -4 to -6°C during the day, with cloudy weather and occasional light snow.
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Friday, January 30: The north will be -10 to -13°C at night and -5 to -8°C in the day, under cloudy skies. The south will see -5 to -8°C overnight and -1 to -3°C during the day, with variable cloudiness. The west will have -9 to -12°C at night and -4 to -7°C in the day, with mostly sunny weather. Eastern Ukraine will feel -12 to -15°C overnight and -6 to -9°C during the day, with clear skies and no precipitation. The center will have nighttime temperatures of -9 to -12°C and daytime highs of -4 to -7°C, with variable cloud cover. Kyiv will be -10 to -12°C at night and -5 to -7°C in the day, with clear weather and sunny spells.
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Saturday, January 31: The cool weather will persist: the north will be -8 to -11°C at night and -3 to -5°C in the day, with variable cloudiness. The south will see -4 to -7°C overnight and 0 to +2°C during the day, with sunny weather. Western Ukraine will observe -7 to -10°C at night and -2 to -4°C in the day, under mostly sunny skies. The east will be -11 to -14°C overnight and -5 to -7°C during the day, with clear weather. The center will get -7 to -10°C at night and -2 to -4°C in the day, with variable cloudiness. Kyiv will have -8 to -10°C overnight and -3 to -5°C during the day, with variable cloud cover.
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Sunday, February 1: The week will end with continued frosts: the north can expect -6 to -9°C at night and -2 to -4°C in the day, with cloudy skies and light snow. The south will be -3 to -6°C overnight and +1 to +3°C during the day, with cloudy weather and clear intervals. Western Ukraine will see nighttime temperatures of -5 to -8°C and daytime highs of -1 to -3°C, with possible wet snow. The east will be -9 to -12°C at night and -4 to -6°C in the day, with variable cloudiness. The center will get -5 to -8°C overnight and -1 to -3°C during the day, with cloudy skies and light snow. Kyiv is forecast for -6 to -8°C at night and -2 to -4°C in the day, with cloudy weather and local light snow.
The weather forecast for the coming days in Ukraine points to a sharp temperature drop with potentially serious consequences for the public. Heavy snowfall and icy glaze are expected to disrupt road traffic and increase the risk of injury. During this cold period, it is crucial to exercise caution on roads and in daily life, as well as to take measures to keep homes adequately heated. Residents are advised to check on vulnerable neighbors and ensure vehicles are prepared for winter conditions.