Vreme Weekend: Răcire Bruscă, Ninsori și ANM Alertă

After several days of mild, positive temperatures, a significant cooling trend is forecast across the country. Residents should prepare for sleet and snowfall in the coming days, with frigid nighttime temperatures expected.

Friday’s Forecast

According to the National Meteorological Administration (ANM) forecast, Friday, January 30th, will see temperatures dropping in most areas. Skies will be cloudy with precipitation expected throughout much of the country. This will primarily fall as snow in the mountains and Moldova region.

Precipitation will be mixed – rain and snow – in Maramureș, Transylvania, Oltenia, Muntenia, and Dobrogea, while Banat and Crișana are expected to see mostly rain. In the southeastern regions, rainfall amounts could exceed 10 l/mp. Icy conditions and frost are possible in the mornings and evenings. Winds will be light to moderate, strengthening in southern Moldova, eastern Muntenia, and Dobrogea, reaching speeds of 50…65 km/h.

Maximum temperatures will range between -1 and 10 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures will fall between -10 degrees in northern Moldova and 3 degrees in the Western Hills. Patchy fog is also anticipated.

Bucharest will experience cloud cover and cooling temperatures. Temporary rain is expected, with a chance of sleet and snow developing later in the night. Winds will be light to moderate. The maximum temperature will be 4…6 degrees, and the minimum around 0 degrees.

Did You Know? Rainfall in the southeastern regions could locally exceed 10 liters per square meter.

Saturday’s Outlook

Saturday, January 31st, will see the cooling trend continue, particularly in areas outside the Carpathian Mountains. Freezing temperatures are expected overnight in Moldova, locally in Dobrogea, and eastern Transylvania. Skies will be mostly cloudy with light precipitation in the west, southwest, center, and north, and isolated showers elsewhere.

Snowfall will be dominant in Moldova and the mountains, while other areas will experience mixed precipitation. Winds will be light to moderate, with temporary gusts in eastern and southern regions, reaching speeds of 40…60 km/h. Maximum temperatures will range from -10 degrees in northern Moldova to 7 degrees in southern Banat. Minimum temperatures will generally be between -14 and 0 degrees. Patchy fog is also possible.

Bucharest will continue to cool down. Skies will be cloudy with occasional light, mixed precipitation. Winds will be light to moderate, strengthening overnight with gusts reaching 30…40 km/h. The maximum temperature will be 0…2 degrees, and the minimum -7…-5 degrees.

Sunday’s Prediction

Sunday, February 1st, will be particularly cold, especially in areas outside the Carpathian Mountains. Freezing conditions are expected in the mornings and evenings, particularly in Moldova, Dobrogea, eastern Transylvania, and eastern Muntenia. The northern half of Moldova will experience persistent freezing temperatures throughout the day.

Skies will be variable in eastern parts of the country and mostly cloudy elsewhere, with temporary light precipitation. During the day, snow is possible in limited areas of the southwest and the associated mountain zone, while the west will see mixed precipitation. Overnight, snowfall will occur in most of Oltenia, southern Muntenia, and Dobrogea, with snow predominating in Crișana in some areas.

Winds will be light to moderate, with strengthening winds in the southeastern half of the country and southern Banat, reaching speeds of 40…60 km/h, potentially causing blizzard conditions with the snowfall. Maximum temperatures will generally range between -12 and 6 degrees, with the lowest values in northern Moldova. Minimum temperatures will be between -20 and 0 degrees. Fog with frost deposition is possible in the mornings and evenings.

Expert Insight: The forecast indicates a substantial and rapid temperature decrease, moving from mild conditions to potentially dangerous freezing temperatures within a short timeframe. This shift necessitates preparedness for icy conditions and significantly colder-than-normal temperatures.

In Bucharest, the cooling trend will continue and intensify, with daytime temperatures significantly lower than normal. Skies will be cloudy with occasional light snow, especially later in the night. Winds will strengthen, with gusts up to 45 km/h, amplifying the feeling of cold. The maximum temperature will be -3…-2 degrees, and the minimum -9…-8 degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of precipitation is expected on Friday?

Friday will see predominantly snow in the mountains and Moldova, mixed precipitation in Maramureș, Transylvania, Oltenia, Muntenia, and Dobrogea, and mostly rain in Banat and Crișana.

What are the expected minimum temperatures on Saturday?

Minimum temperatures on Saturday are expected to range generally between -14 and 0 degrees Celsius.

Will there be wind on Sunday?

Yes, winds will be light to moderate on Sunday, strengthening in the southeastern half of the country and southern Banat, reaching speeds of 40…60 km/h, potentially causing blizzard conditions.

As conditions are expected to become increasingly harsh, how will you prepare for the changing weather in your area?