Meteorologists have issued a storm warning for Kazakhstan on February 26 due to heavy snow, blizzards, and icy conditions.

On the night of February 26, in the western, northern, and southern regions of the Ulytau region , precipitation is expected, with light rain and snow in the south during the day, along with low-level blizzards and ice. Fog may occur at night and in the morning in the west, north, and central parts of the region. Winds in the north, east, and south will have gusts reaching 15-20 m/s.

In Zhezkazgan, precipitation (rain and snow), low-level blizzards, and ice are expected on the night of February 26. The wind will be from the southwest with gusts of 15-18 m/s.

During the night in the western Karaganda region , and during the day in the north, east, and south of the region, precipitation (rain and snow), low-level blizzards, and ice are anticipated. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the western part of the region. During the day, winds in the west, north, and central areas will reach speeds of 15-20 m/s, while in the south, gusts may reach 23 m/s at times.

In Karaganda, precipitation (rain and snow), low-level blizzards, and ice are expected during the day on February 26. Winds will have gusts of 15-18 m/s.

In Taraz, precipitation (rain and snow), fog, and ice are expected at times on February 26. Winds at night and in the morning will have gusts of 15-20 m/s, occasionally reaching 25 m/s.

On the night of February 26, in the western and southern parts of the Almaty region , precipitation (rain and snow) is expected, with heavy precipitation in the south and mountainous areas during the day. Fog and ice are anticipated in the southern and mountainous regions. Winds in the south, east, and central areas will reach speeds of 18-23 m/s, with gusts of 23-28 m/s during the day in the eastern part of the region, occasionally exceeding 30 m/s. A sharp drop in temperature is expected, from 10-15°C above zero to -2 to +3°C, and in the north and mountainous areas, from 0-5°C above zero to -7 to -12°C.

In Almaty, precipitation, at times heavy (rain and snow), and ice are expected during the day on February 26. Fog is anticipated in the evening. Winds will have gusts of 15 m/s during the day.

In Konayev, precipitation (rain and snow) and ice are expected during the day. Winds will have gusts of 18-23 m/s.

In the Mangystau region , snow and ice are expected, with heavy snowfall and low-level blizzards at times in the southeastern part of the region during the day. Fog is anticipated in the west and central parts of the region. Winds will reach speeds of 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the southeastern part during the day.

In Aktau, snow and ice are expected on February 26.

In the Kostanay region , snow is expected, with heavy snowfall and blizzards in the west and south of the region. Ice and fog are anticipated in the south and east, with winds gusting to 15-20 m/s.

In Kostanay, snow and blizzards are expected during the day on February 26.

In Astana, precipitation (rain and snow) and ice are expected. Fog may occur at times. Low-level blizzards and winds with gusts of 15-20 m/s are anticipated during the day.

On the night of February 26, precipitation (rain and snow) and blizzards are expected in the north, east, and central parts of the Kyzylorda region . Fog, ice, and winds with gusts of 15-20 m/s are expected in these areas.

In Kyzylorda, precipitation (rain and snow) and blizzards are expected at night. Fog and ice may occur at times, with wind gusts reaching 15-20 m/s at times.

In the western and southern parts of the North Kazakhstan region , snow and ice are expected during the day. Blizzards and fog are anticipated in the west, south, and north of the region. Winds will gust to 15-20 m/s, with occasional gusts reaching 23-28 m/s during the day.

In Petropavlovsk, fog is expected on February 26. Low-level blizzards may occur during the day.

On the night of February 26, heavy snow is anticipated in the northeastern Aktobe region . Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the western part of the region.

In the western and southern parts of the Pavlodar region , precipitation (rain and snow), low-level blizzards, and ice are expected during the day. Winds in the west and south will gust to 15-20 m/s.

In Taldykorgan, fog is expected at times on the night and morning of February 26. Winds will have gusts of 15-20 m/s during the day.

In the West Kazakhstan region , snow and low-level blizzards are expected. Fog is anticipated at night and in the morning in the northern part of the region. Winds will gust to 15-20 m/s during the day in the western part of the region.

In Uralsk, snow and low-level blizzards are expected on February 26.

On the night of February 26, precipitation (rain and snow), low-level blizzards, and ice are expected in the western, southern, and eastern parts of the Akmolinsk region , with similar conditions expected during the day. Fog is anticipated in the west, north, and south of the region. Winds will gust to 15-20 m/s during the day, with gusts of 23-28 m/s in the west, south, and east of the region.

In Kokshetau, precipitation (rain and snow), low-level blizzards, and ice are expected during the day. Fog may occur. Winds will gust to 15-18 m/s.

On the night and morning of February 26, fog is expected in the northern part of the East Kazakhstan region . Winds in the south will gust to 15-18 m/s.

In Ust-Kamenogorsk, fog is expected on the night and morning of February 26. A second-degree warning for adverse weather conditions remains in effect.

On the night and morning of February 26, fog is expected in the northern part of the Abay region . Winds in the south and central parts of the region will gust to 15-20 m/s, with gusts of 23 m/s during the day.

In the Atyrau region , snow is expected. Low-level blizzards may occur in the west and north of the region.

A second-degree warning for adverse weather conditions remains in effect in the city of Ridder.

A second-degree warning for adverse weather conditions remains in effect in the city of Semey.

On February 26, fog is expected in the north, south, and mountainous areas of the Zhambyl region . Precipitation, particularly heavy (rain and snow), low-level blizzards, and ice are expected in the west, south, and mountainous areas of the region. A sharp drop in temperature is anticipated, from 9-14°C above zero to 0-5°C below zero.

In the Turkestan region , precipitation and ice are expected on February 26, with heavy precipitation (rain and snow) anticipated at night and in the morning in the south and mountainous areas. Fog is expected in the north, west, and central parts of the region. Winds will gust to 15-20 m/s in the north and west, with gusts of 23-28 m/s in the mountain passes of the region. A sharp drop in temperature is expected, from 8-13°C above zero to 1°C below zero to +4°C, with nighttime temperatures dropping to -3 to -8°C, and in the mountainous areas, down to -12°C.

In Shymkent, precipitation is expected on February 26, with heavy precipitation (rain and snow) anticipated at night and in the morning, along with fog and ice at times.

In Turkestan, precipitation (rain and snow), fog, and ice are expected at times on February 26. Winds will