Up to +20° in the south, while the Carpathians see snow and blizzards

Today, November 13, Friday, warmer weather in Ukraine will be accompanied by rain, strong winds, and hazardous weather conditions. The most severe forecast is for the west of the country: Level II hazard — orange has been declared in several regions. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center (https://www.meteo.gov.ua/) has issued the warning.

This change in weather will be caused by an active atmospheric front associated with a cyclone over Italy. Warm air is moving in from the south ahead of the front, while a cold air mass will begin to move into the western regions after it passes. As a result, sharp temperature contrasts, gusty winds, and precipitation of varying intensity are expected.

Daytime temperatures will vary considerably by region:

• in most regions — +9…+14°;
• in the south and most central regions — +15…+20°;
• in the far west — just +3…+8°.

Wind speeds are forecast at 7–12 m/s, but gusts will be significantly stronger in some western regions. Precipitation and wind will be distributed as follows:

• significant rainfall and wind gusts of up to 15–20 m/s are expected in the Precarpathian region;
• heavy precipitation is forecast in Transcarpathia and the Carpathians, turning to snow. Winds in Transcarpathia will also strengthen to the speeds indicated above;
• in the highlands of the Carpathians, gusts may reach 25–30 m/s, with blizzards expected during the day.

Other hazardous conditions cited by forecasters include wet snow sticking to surfaces and icy roads. Drivers and pedestrians should be alert to slippery surfaces and deteriorating road conditions.

We previously reported:

• Winds up to 20 m/s and dense fog: hazardous forecast for Mykolaiv region
• Kim reports on efforts to combat ice: Mykolaiv region ranks among the country’s top five
• Wet snow and rain, icy roads: weather forecast for Mykolaiv region for the coming days
• “No limits, but a storm warning!” — Mykolaivoblenergo urges consumers to charge their devices