Frost, hail and thunderstorms: weather to change sharply in Astana and Almaty
Tengrinews.kz — Kazhydromet has released the weather forecast for Astana and Almaty for the next three days. Tengrinews.kz provides details on what to expect in the country's major cities on September 1, 2, and 3.
The first day of autumn will bring a sharp change in weather to Astana and Almaty. On September 1, the capital expects rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls, with potential overnight frosts. In Almaty, rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for the first two days of September.
Weather in Astana
September 1: Variable cloudiness, rain in the morning and afternoon, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls. Northwesterly winds at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts reaching 15-20 m/s. Night temperatures will range from +2 to +4°C, with ground frosts of -1°C, and daytime highs of +12 to +14°C.
September 2: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Southwesterly winds at 9-14 m/s. Night temperatures of +2 to +4°C, with ground frosts of -1°C, and daytime highs of +15 to +17°C.
September 3: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Southwesterly winds at 9-14 m/s. Night temperatures of +5 to +7°C, and daytime highs of +20 to +22°C.
Weather in Almaty
September 1: Variable cloudiness, intermittent rain and thunderstorms. Northwesterly winds at 3-8 m/s, with occasional gusts up to 15 m/s. Night temperatures of +15 to +17°C, and daytime highs of +21 to +23°C.
September 2: Variable cloudiness, intermittent rain and thunderstorms. Northeasterly winds at 3-8 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-18 m/s. Night temperatures of +12 to +14°C, and daytime highs of +21 to +23°C.
September 3: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northeasterly winds at 3-8 m/s. Night temperatures of +10 to +12°C, and daytime highs of +23 to +25°C.
Autumn to begin with frosts in Kazakhstan
Forecasters previously noted that the first days of the calendar autumn would bring contrasting weather to Kazakhstan. While nighttime frosts are expected in parts of the north, daytime temperatures will gradually rise. Meanwhile, several regions are bracing for rain, thunderstorms, and sleet.