Cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine on March 17. Rain and wet snow are possible in some regions, and ice will form in places in the west of the country. This is reported by the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center.
What weather do forecasters predict?
According to the Ukrhydrometeorological Center, light rain is forecast in the southern and eastern regions at night. During the day, precipitation will move to the western, northern, Vinnytsia and Cherkasy regions, where light wet snow is possible. No significant precipitation is expected in the remaining regions.
Due to the drop in temperature, icy roads are possible in the western regions, so drivers should be careful.
Wind and temperature
The wind is expected to be northwest, 7-12 m/s. In the western and northern regions, gusts of up to 15-20 m/s are possible in places, which may complicate the situation on the roads.
Air temperature:
- in the western, northern, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy and Poltava regions at night 3-8° frost, during the day from -1° to +4°;
- in the rest of the territory, temperatures are 2-7°C at night and during the day, and in the southeast - up to +13°C.
What to expect next?
Forecasters warn that such changeable weather may persist for several more days. Therefore, it is worth preparing for a cold snap, especially in the western and northern regions, where night frosts are possible.
Drivers are advised to be careful due to ice, and pedestrians are advised to wear warm clothing and shoes with non-slip soles.
