Warming, black ice, and gusty wind forecast for Tuesday in Primorye
On February 3, the weather in Primorye was influenced by a powerful anticyclone, which brought frosty and dry conditions to the region. Overnight temperatures in some areas dropped to −27 °C (-17 °F), and dangerous black ice formed on the roads, according to Primhydromet (the Primorye Hydrometeorological Service).
On Tuesday afternoon, according to Primorye meteorologists, most areas of the region will warm to a record for this winter of −2…+3 °C (28…37 °F), with the north reaching −9 °C (16 °F).
In Vladivostok, variable cloudiness with no precipitation is expected. Overnight temperatures were −11…−13 °C (12…9 °F), and during the day, the air will warm to −1…−3 °C (30…27 °F). The wind will change direction from northwest to southwest and may strengthen to strong by evening — with gusts reaching up to 14 meters per second in some places.
In Ussuriysk, overnight frosts were among the most severe — down to −22 °C (-8 °F), with daytime temperatures expected to be −1…−3 °C (30…27 °F) under a moderate southern wind.
In Nakhodka, overnight temperatures were −11…−13 °C (12…9 °F), and during the day, it is forecast to be around zero (32 °F), with no precipitation expected.
Meteorologists emphasized that despite the daytime warming, weather conditions will remain potentially dangerous due to sharp temperature fluctuations and black ice. Residents and drivers are advised to exercise caution, especially during morning and evening hours.
Primhydromet clarified that the anticyclone will maintain its influence on the region«s weather for at least another day, after which the temperature trend may shift towards cooling.
Earlier, we compiled a detailed preliminary weather forecast for February. It is based on calculations from major services such as Gismeteo, Yandex Weather, and World Weather, as well as Primhydromet.
