Frosts are expected in Ukraine this weekend: temperatures will drop to -3°C
18 April 01:18
This weekend, April 18–20, Ukraine is expected to see varied weather conditions. Forecasters predict light rain, fog, daytime highs of up to 19 degrees, and nighttime lows as low as -3 degrees across various regions of the country. Due to the cold snap, yellow and orange hazard alerts have already been issued in some regions.
This was reported by the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Forecasters explain that weather conditions in Ukraine will be determined by air masses and atmospheric fronts with varying characteristics.
What will the weather be like in Ukraine on April 18
On Saturday, April 18, light rain is expected in Ukraine. At the same time, no precipitation is forecast for the west and southeast of the country.
During the night and early morning hours, fog is possible in some areas of the northeastern and most central regions. The wind will be predominantly from the north, with speeds of 5–10 meters per second.
The air temperature at night will range from 3 to 8 degrees, and during the day—from 11 to 16 degrees. In the southeastern part of the country, the air will warm up to 19 degrees.
When will frosts begin in Ukraine
As early as Sunday, April 19, ground frosts are forecast for the northern part of Ukraine at night.
On April 20, frosts will spread to the northern, eastern, and most central regions, except for the Vinnytsia region. Ground temperatures will drop to 0…-3 degrees.
Due to these weather conditions , forecasters have issued a Level I danger warning (yellow).
In which regions are the most dangerous frosts expected
On April 20, in the Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions, frosts are forecast not only on the ground but also in the air.
Air temperatures in these regions may drop to 0–3 degrees. Consequently , a Level II danger alert (orange) has been issued here.
Forecasters warn that such frosts could damage early-blooming fruit trees.
Will there be frosts in the Kyiv region?
In the Kyiv region, ground frosts are also forecast for the nights of April 19 and 20.
According to forecasters, ground temperatures will drop to 0–3 degrees. This means that residents of the region should be prepared for a sharp nighttime cold snap, even despite relatively comfortable daytime temperatures.
What dangers are expected in Zakarpattia
In addition to frosts, forecasters are warning of another weather hazard.
In the Zakarpattia region, from April 17 to 20, a significant avalanche hazard is expected in the highlands of the eastern part of the region.
This means that weather conditions over the weekend will be challenging not only due to the nighttime cold snap but also because of risks in mountainous areas.
Why the weather this weekend will be so varied
According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, the weather in Ukraine from April 18 to 20 will be shaped by air masses and atmospheric fronts with varying characteristics.
That is why some regions are expected to see rain and fog, while others will have dry and relatively warm weather, and frosts are possible at night in many regions.
