The upcoming night will bring temperatures between -2 and -5 degrees Celsius, while the southeastern regions will be slightly warmer, ranging from 0 to +3 degrees. On Saturday, daytime temperatures in the western and northern areas will be between -1 and -3 degrees, and in the central and eastern regions, the temperature will range from -1 to +2. In the southern part of the country, daytime temperatures will be milder, ranging from +2 to +7. On January 4, most regions are likely to experience precipitation, with wet snow expected, while the south will see rain mixed with snow.
By Sunday night, temperatures will drop even further, reaching between -4 and -9 degrees Celsius across Ukraine. On January 5, daytime temperatures will fluctuate between -3 and 0 degrees in most areas, but in the south, it may rise slightly to between 0 and +3. Precipitation will lessen, leading to dry weather in most parts of the country. However, snow is expected in the Carpathians and Transcarpathia in the evening.
A notable feature of Saturday's weather will be strong winds from the west and northwest, which may reach storm-force levels. These gusts will create a significant wind chill, making it feel like -5 to -8 degrees Celsius.
In Kyiv, Saturday will be marked by windy weather with occasional wet snow. Nighttime temperatures will range from -1 to -3 degrees, while daytime temperatures will hover around -1. The strong winds will amplify the cold, creating a sensation of much lower temperatures.
By Sunday, the weather in the capital will improve, with calmer winds and no significant precipitation expected. Nighttime temperatures will range from -4 to -7 degrees, while daytime temperatures will settle around -2.
A brief warming trend is anticipated to begin on January 6 and last until January 10. However, cold weather is expected to return on January 11, bringing another significant drop in temperatures.
To cope with the harsh conditions, it is advisable to avoid outdoor activities on Saturday due to strong winds and cold temperatures. Sunday, with its calmer weather, will be the better day for outdoor walks. Energy-intensive tasks are best postponed until the short warming period starting on January 6.