Winter enthusiasts in the Czech Republic are in for a treat as a substantial temperature drop is on the horizon, promising frosty nights with potential lows plunging to as much as -16 degrees Celsius. Adding to the chill, freezing temperatures are expected even during daylight hours, creating a true winter ambiance across the region.

The shift in weather patterns is attributed to the halt in Atlantic currents that had previously ushered in above-average temperatures at the close of the year and the beginning of January. Meteorologist Dagmar Honsová, speaking for Novinky, highlights that the synoptic situation, specifically the distribution of pressure formations, is poised to undergo a significant change over the old continent by the end of the week.

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) corroborates this forecast, emphasizing the formation of high pressure over Britain as a key factor. This high pressure is expected to deter the influx of warmer ocean air into the region, while simultaneously allowing the penetration of frigid Arctic air from the north, precipitating a notable drop in temperatures.

According to the ČHMÚ’s weekly forecast, the upcoming week is anticipated to witness the coldest night temperatures ranging from -11 to -16 degrees Celsius, with heightened cloudiness around -7 degrees Celsius. Daytime highs are projected to reach -7 to -3 degrees Celsius, gradually moderating to -4 to 0 degrees Celsius.

Meteorologist Honsová issues a cautionary note, predicting “ice days” in the coming week, wherein afternoon temperatures will remain below freezing, accompanied by snowfall reaching even the lowlands. Some model outputs suggest a prolonged period of genuinely wintry weather.

While uncertainty looms regarding the duration of this cold spell and the subsequent weather evolution in the second half of the week, the ČHMÚ anticipates a return to average temperatures in the weeks following the recent turn of the year. Winter enthusiasts and weather observers alike are eagerly preparing for a true winter experience in the Czech Republic in the days ahead.

Article by Prague Forum