On Thursday, January 2, forecasters predict a change in weather conditions in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service (SES) warns of strong winds that may pose a danger to the population.
“Stay away from billboards, power lines, trees, and building structures that may collapse,” rescuers advise Ukrainians.
According to the forecasters, on January 2, it will be even warmer in Ukraine than on the 1st.
During the day, in most regions, the maximum air temperature will be +7…+12 degrees, and in Crimea – up to +14. There will be no precipitation in Ukraine today, but on January 3 and 4, a cold snap will begin in Ukraine.
As a reminder, after a warm start to January, Ukraine is expected to experience a sharp cooling due to the arrival of air masses from the northwest. The greatest drop in temperature will be observed in the western regions, where the temperature will drop by 9–12 °C, while in the south and east, the cooling will be more gradual.
On average, temperatures in Ukraine for the month will be close to normal, and in the Left Bank even higher by 0.5–1.5 °C. In the western and some southern regions, January will be cooler than normal by 0.7–1.6 °C. During the month, periods of moderate frosts down to -15…-20 °C are possible, especially in the Carpathian region and northern regions, with the exception of southern regions and Crimea.
As for precipitation, its amount will exceed the norm by 10–40%, except for the Left Bank part, where precipitation will be within normal limits. High cyclonic activity in the first and third decades will cause rain, drizzle, and later snow and sleet with the formation of snow cover. Strong gusts of wind are possible at the beginning of the month, especially in the western, northern and eastern regions.
