The unusually warm weather that blanketed Uzbekistan over the weekend, pushing temperatures 10 to 12 degrees Celsius above multi-year climate norms for early November, has officially come to an end. According to national meteorologists, the summer-like conditions quickly gave way to a dramatic atmospheric shift triggered by an influx of cold and humid air masses sweeping across the region.
Key Takeaways: Uzhydromet reports that the abrupt weather transition has brought widespread rainfall, wind gusts up to 18 meters per second, and nighttime temperatures dropping below freezing in northern areas. The unstable meteorological conditions are expected to persist across the country through mid-November.
Weather experts explain that while autumn transitions are inherently unpredictable, such a sharp contrast between record-breaking warmth and sudden freezing fronts highlights ongoing climatic volatility. The incoming disturbances have already begun generating heavy rains, potential thunderstorms, and localized dust storms across various provinces, creating potential hazards for transportation and regional agriculture.
Official forecasts indicate that Monday and Tuesday marked the peak of the cold front's initial impact, with rain turning into snow in parts of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. Daytime temperatures in the capital city of Tashkent dropped sharply to the +10…+12 degree Celsius range, accompanied by overcast skies and gusty westerly winds following days of exceptional regional heat.
Looking ahead, meteorologists project a brief respite from precipitation by Thursday, November 12, though overnight temperatures will plunge further, reaching sub-zero levels in northern and outlying areas. However, unstable patterns are expected to return by Friday, November 13, bringing fresh rounds of rain to central and southern districts as local authorities monitor the developing conditions.
Source: uznews.uz