Ukrainians are expecting several difficult days due to weather conditions. According to the forecast of the Ukrhydrometeorological center, on December 15, cloudy weather with clearing will prevail in the country. Light snow will be observed in most of the territory, and sleet with rain is expected in the southern and eastern regions. In some places, ice and sticking wet snow are possible, which will create a danger on the roads.
The temperature today will range from -2° to +3° in the central regions, from +1° to +6° in the south, and the air will warm up to +10° in the Crimea.
Forecast for the coming days
On December 16, light sleet is expected at night, and moderate sleet with rain in the afternoon. Wet snow and ice may stick in places. The temperature during the day will vary from -2° to +3°, in the western and southern regions — up to +6°.
On December 17, moderate rains are forecast in Ukraine, wet snow in the Carpathians, in the east and northeast. In the south, there will be a little rain in some places. The temperature at night will be 0–5°C, during the day — from +3° to +8°C, in the southern regions — up to +10°C.
December 18, light rain or sleet is likely at night, during the day there will be no precipitation in most regions. The temperature will range from 0° to +6°, in the northern and eastern regions - up to -3°.
On December 19, mostly dry weather is expected, only in the northwestern regions a little rain with sleet is possible. The temperature in the western and southern regions will reach +6°, and in the east and northeast it is expected to drop to -9° at night and -6° during the day.
Weather in Kyiv
For residents of the capital on December 15, forecasters predict cloudy weather with clearings, light snow and ice on the roads. The air temperature is about 0°.
On December 16, sleet with rain, sometimes ice is expected. The temperature will vary from +3° to -2° during the day.
On December 17, rain is forecast in Kyiv, the temperature at night will be 0–3°C, during the day it will be +3–8°C. There will be ice on the roads of the capital in some places.
Forecasters emphasize the need to be careful while driving, as worsening weather conditions can make movement difficult.