An Asian anticyclone is heading to Ukraine, bringing frosts until the end of January. Ice is expected, with snow and stormy winds in the south.
An active cyclone from the northwest caused a deterioration in weather in the western and central regions of Ukraine, where up to 15 cm of snow fell. The main roads are passable, and more than 1000 units of equipment are working.
Winter grain crops in Ukraine are dormant, which is normal. Snow cover protects crops from freezing, but in the central and southern regions, it is insufficient.
On January 15, cloudy weather with clearings, snow and wet snow is expected in most of Ukraine. The air temperature will range from 0 to -15 degrees Celsius.
Prolonged exposure to cold can lead to hypothermia and frostbite. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine shared safety measures and first aid tips.
On January 14, Ukraine will be cloudy with clearings, with no significant precipitation, only light snow in the west, Crimea, and the Azov Sea region. Daytime air temperature will range from 8-13°C below zero to around 0°C in Crimea.
On January 14, frosty weather will prevail in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -2 to -20 degrees. Black ice is expected, with no significant precipitation, only light snow is possible in some regions.
As of the morning of January 13, snow was recorded in 8 regions of Ukraine, with air temperatures ranging from -17 to -5 °C. Road workers are continuously working to ensure passage on state highways.
On January 13, 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays of 63 trains, the longest of which was 3 hours. The company is organizing comfortable waiting conditions and improving passenger information.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine clarified the actions to be taken in case of injury due to ice and snow, and also named those responsible for maintaining the territories. Victims need to document the injury, collect evidence, and contact the property owner for compensation.
On January 13, frosts up to -20° at night in the north and -6-14° during the day across the country are expected in Ukraine. Black ice on the roads, snow in the west.
On January 12, believers honor the memory of the holy martyr Tatiana of Rome. This holiday has deep spiritual roots and folk traditions.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi announced that utility services are working non-stop due to snowfall. Children are not going to school tomorrow, and residents are asked not to use cars.
Snowfall in Zaporizhzhia ended on the evening of January 11. Utility services continue to clear roads and sidewalks.
On January 11, a road accident occurred near the village of Glevakha, Kyiv region, complicating traffic in the direction of Kyiv. The left lane of traffic is blocked on the 29th km of the M-05 Kyiv-Odesa highway.
In Kharkiv, adverse weather conditions caused delays in the operation of trams, trolleybuses, and buses. City services are working to eliminate the consequences of the bad weather, clearing roads and sidewalks.
Heads of district state administrations were instructed to check the operation of Invincibility Points in Ivano-Frankivsk region. This is due to a sharp cold snap and worsening weather conditions.
Viktor Mykyta heard reports from the heads of regional military administrations on the elimination of the consequences of Russian attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure. This week, electricity supply has been restored for almost 700,000 consumers across the country.
Snowfall, blizzards, and frosts continue in Dnipro and the region. The police, together with utility services, are eliminating the consequences of bad weather and ensuring road safety.
Due to snowfall in the Kherson region, traffic has become difficult, and the police are operating in an enhanced mode, assisting drivers. All roads in the region are passable, over 80 units of special equipment have been deployed, and 154 Invincibility Points are functioning.
Meteorologist Natalka Didenko predicts frosts in Ukraine down to -24 degrees on January 12. A weakening is expected after January 18, but not a cessation.
As of the evening of January 10, power supply has been restored for all consumers in Kyiv, and the city is returning to scheduled power outage schedules. Energy workers are stabilizing the energy system, despite the consequences of Russian attacks and bad weather.
Ukraine is expected to experience frosty weather with wet snow, black ice, and night frosts down to -20°C. The bad weather will begin on January 11 in the south, east, and central regions.
On January 10, Ukrzaliznytsia is reducing the delay time for 14 trains caused by weather conditions. Return journeys will depart with smaller deviations from the schedule.
As of 4 p. m. on January 9, traffic restrictions have been lifted on most roads in the western regions of Ukraine. Restrictions continue to apply on one section in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
In Lviv, a pair of swans from Levandivske Lake were temporarily moved to the Home for Rescued Animals due to approaching frosts of up to -20°C. The birds will remain there until the weather warms up; the rescue operation was successful.
70% of the monthly precipitation norm, which is 30 cm of snow, fell in Lviv. Utility services are working in an intensified mode, clearing streets and using anti-icing materials.
In Kyiv, the second semester in general secondary education institutions will begin on January 12. Education will take place in a mixed format, combining in-person and online learning.
In Prykarpattia, an ambulance with a sick child got stuck on a snowy road. SES rescuers promptly assisted the medics.
The peak of the cyclone has passed, but difficult weather conditions persist, especially in the Zhytomyr region, where up to 35 cm of snow has fallen. The ban on truck traffic on the M-06 and H-22 highways in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, and Volyn regions continues.
