Blizzards, freezing temperatures, and fog: a storm warning has been issued across Kazakhstan as of December 21, 2024.

Storm warnings have been issued in most regions of the country.

In Astana, a low visibility snowstorm is expected on December 22.

During the night in the west, north, and east, and during the day in most of the Akmolinskaya region, a snowstorm is anticipated. Fog is expected in the west and south of the region at night and in the morning. Southwest winds in the west, north, and east of the region will have gusts of 15-20 m/s.

In the mountainous areas of the Zhetysu region, fog is expected. Northeast winds near the Alakol lakes will have gusts of 15-20 m/s. Strong frosts of 25-26 degrees are expected in the mountainous areas at night.

In the west and north of the West Kazakhstan region and in Uralsk, fog and ice are anticipated.

In the north, south, and mountainous areas of the Almaty region, fog is expected at times. Strong frosts of 25 degrees are anticipated at night in the north and in the mountainous areas of the region. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in Konev.

During the day in the west, north, and east of the Karaganda region, a low visibility snowstorm is expected. Southwest winds during the day in the west, north, and east of the region will have gusts of 15-20 m/s. A low visibility snowstorm is expected in Karaganda during the day, with southwest winds gusting 15-20 m/s.

In the north, east, and center of the Ulytau region, fog is expected. Fog is also anticipated in Zhezkazgan.

In the Mangystau region, southeast winds in the west, north, and center of the region will have gusts of 15-20, occasionally reaching 23 m/s. In Aktau, southeast winds in the morning and daytime will gust 15-20 m/s.

A low visibility snowstorm is expected in the west, north, and east of the Kostanay region. Fog is anticipated in the east and south of the region. Southwest winds in the west and east of the region will gust 15-20 m/s. A low visibility snowstorm is expected in Kostanay.

In the south, west, and in the mountainous and foothill areas of the Turkestan region, fog is expected. A low visibility snowstorm is anticipated in the mountain passes of the region. Eastern winds in the mountain passes will gust 15-20 m/s. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in Shymkent and Turkestan.