“From 8:00 PM on March 3 to 8:00 PM on March 6, fog and ice are expected on the roads in the southern and mountainous areas of Almaty region. On the night of March 4, a strong western wind is forecasted in the southeast, with gusts reaching 18–23 m/s in the regional center. In Kunaev, fog is anticipated, along with icy roads and wind gusts up to 23 m/s,” – the message states.
In Almaty, meteorologists also predict icy conditions, increased wind, and fog.
“We urge citizens to refrain from traveling to mountainous areas due to adverse weather conditions,” – emphasized the regional Emergency Situations Department.
Previously, “Kursiv” reported that meteorologists warned Kazakhs about unfavorable weather on March 2 across most regions of Kazakhstan. According to “Kazhydromet,” snowfalls, blizzards, icy conditions, and fog are expected throughout the country.