From -25 to -2 degrees: temperature swings return to Altai Krai

In Altai Krai, temperature fluctuations from -25°C (-13°F) to -2°C (28°F) are forecast for this weekend, reports the regional Hydrometeorological Center.

Thus, on the night of January 31, the thermometer readings will drop to -13…-18°C (9…0°F), with some areas cooling down to -20…-25°C (-4…-13°F). During the day, it will be warmer: from -3°C (27°F) to -8°C (18°F), and in some places down to -13°C (9°F). Precipitation on Saturday is mostly not expected. The wind will blow from the southwest at 2-7 m/s.

In Barnaul, the air will warm up from nighttime -16…-18°C (3…0°F) to -6…-8°C (21…18°F). The wind will be southwest, 2-7 m/s.

On Sunday, February 1, the region will cool down to -19…-24°C (-2…-11°F) at night, but in some places it will be from -12°C (10°F) to -17°C (1°F). However, during the day the temperature will drop to -7…-12°C (19…10°F), and in the south in some places even to -2°C (28°F). The wind is expected to be southeast, 2-7 m/s. Snowfall is not forecast.

In Barnaul, the night air temperature will be from -19°C (-2°F) to -21°C (-6°F). During the day, the regional capital is expected to have a clear day and temperatures down to -7…-9°C (19…16°F). The wind will blow from the southeast at 2-7 m/s.