Heavy snowfall: what weather can be expected in Kazakhstan during the early days of spring?

Meteorologists have shared the weather forecast for the early spring days in Kazakhstan, from March 1 to 3, according to NUR.KZ citing RGP "Kazhydromet."

https://www.nur.kz/society/2224451-silnyy-sneg-kakaya-pogoda-ozhidaetsya-v-pervye-dni-vesny-v-kazahstane/2025-02-28 08:29:41

According to meteorological specialists, during the weekend, the influence of a cyclone on the western regions and the passage of atmospheric fronts will bring snow with low visibility blizzards to most of the country, while the south and southeast will experience precipitation in the form of rain and snow.

Heavy snowfall is forecasted on March 2 in the northwest of the republic, with significant precipitation expected on March 2-3 in the south and on March 3 in the southeast of the country.

Additionally, fog, ice, and gusty winds are anticipated across the republic.

Nighttime temperatures in the west, northwest, and north are expected to range from -8 to -23 degrees, in the east and center from -10 to -26 degrees, in the south from -2 to -15 degrees, in the southeast from -3 to -10 degrees, and in mountainous areas from -12 to -20 degrees.

It is worth noting that recently, forecasters shared what kind of weather to expect this spring in Kazakhstan.

According to the advisory long-term forecast, from March to May, the temperature in Kazakhstan is expected to be warmer than usual—1-2 degrees above normal—though periods of low air temperatures cannot be ruled out.

Meteorologists emphasize that the transitional season can be extremely unstable due to frequent changes in synoptic processes, so spring may bring surprises.