On Monday, February 23, a relative warming is expected in Ukraine, but the weather will be complicated by rain, wet snow, and strong winds. The air temperature at night will range from -3 to +3 degrees, and during the day - from -1 to +8 degrees.
The Slovak opposition party SaS criticizes Prime Minister Robert Fico's intentions to stop electricity exports to Ukraine. The party states that such actions are economically senseless and threaten Slovakia's international reputation.
On February 22, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Snow and rain are forecast in some regions, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory.
In 2025, Ukraine significantly reduced raspberry production and exports, leading to no surplus for export. Exports of frozen raspberries decreased by 30% compared to 2024, with Poland remaining the main destination.
Despite the fact that no significant atmospheric disturbances are expected, weather-sensitive people may feel unwell due to sharp temperature fluctuations in the air.
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger visited Kyiv with a delegation to assess the situation and send a signal of support to Ukraine. She noted the brutality of Russian attacks and heating problems in Kyiv.
On February 20, moderate precipitation in the form of snow is expected in Ukraine, with ice on the roads in places. The air temperature will range from -6° to +12°.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih. Ukraine expects increased support for Ukrainians from the Office of the UN High Commissioner.
Winter weather with frosty nights is still expected in Ukraine. And from February 23, in most regions, the air mass will change to a significantly warmer one.
A single platform of government support programs for the population, HOAs, businesses, and communities during the winter period has started operating in Ukraine. The platform energy.kmu.gov.ua provides complete information about current support opportunities, conditions, and application procedures.
Maxim Volosinchuk, director of a road company, explained why deep potholes appear on Ukrainian roads after winter. He named freezing-thawing cycles and de-icing agents as the main reasons.
All traffic restrictions on state roads, introduced due to adverse weather conditions and rising water levels, have been lifted.
On February 19, cloudy weather with moderate snow is expected in Ukraine, with rain and snow in the southeast and east. Roads, except for the southeast and Zakarpattia, will be icy.
In the Kharkiv region, freezing rain and wet snow are observed, and there is ice on the roads. All services have been put on high alert, 74 units of special equipment have been involved in eliminating the consequences.
In Odesa region, due to bad weather, the movement of freight transport and buses on the M-15 highway has been restricted. Other state roads remain passable, with 133 units of equipment and over 180 employees working.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has established an annual award for energy sector employees. Up to 50 awards of UAH 200,000 each will be granted annually.
Additional autonomous power generation equipment and diesel buses have been sent to Odesa. Individual houses are already being powered by generators, and repair crews are working around the clock.
The PURL program remains a reliable mechanism for purchasing American air defense missiles. Contributions of $584 million have already been announced for 2026, but the need reaches $15 billion.
Business investments in solar generation will partially mitigate risks but will not solve problems for large consumers.
On the M-15 highway (Odesa – Reni), the movement of freight transport, buses, and minibuses is temporarily restricted due to bad weather. Passenger cars move without restrictions, and checkpoints operate as usual.
On February 18, most of Ukraine is expected to experience a drop in temperature, significant precipitation, and black ice. Temperatures will range from -17°C to +2°C, and up to -10°C in Kyiv.
On February 18, a significant deterioration of weather conditions is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of the western regions. To coordinate rescue services, the Emergency Response Headquarters begins round-the-clock operation.
In Zakarpattia, rescuers from the State Emergency Service assisted a 22-year-old Kyiv resident and a 21-year-old Zhytomyr resident who were freezing on the Chornohora ridge. The tourists were taken to the village of Hoverla and handed over to medics.
On February 18, from 05:00, traffic restrictions for buses, minibuses, and all types of freight transport were introduced on the M-15 Odesa-Reni highway. This is due to deteriorating weather conditions, including freezing rain, snow, and ice.
After the cyclone, roads in a number of regions are covered with snow, snowdrifts are possible. Passage on main roads is ensured, except for a section of the T-24-01 highway in Kirovohrad region, where there are traffic restrictions due to the threat of a landslide.
In Poltava region, due to bad weather, 69 settlements were left without electricity. Flooding of private households and затрудned traffic movement were recorded.
In Ukraine, the number of road accidents doubled in 5 hours, reaching 785 cases, 79 of which involved casualties. In Kyiv, 185 road accidents were recorded, 10 of which involved casualties.
On February 17, no significant precipitation is expected in most regions of Ukraine, but on February 18-19, the cold snap will intensify. In Kyiv, precipitation is unlikely on February 17, but black ice will persist on the roads.
Moderate snow avalanche danger of the second level is expected in the highlands of Ivano-Frankivsk region on February 16-17. Rescuers urge to refrain from hiking in the mountains.
In Ukraine, due to bad weather, 377 road accidents occurred, 87 of them in Kyiv. The patrol police are regulating traffic and assisting drivers in difficult conditions.
