Snow fell in places in Turkmenistan over the weekend. Real winter frosts were established in Dashoguz, the city of Turkmenbashi, Tejen, as well as in a number of remote areas. It rained with sleet in the metropolitan area.

According to forecasts of the country's hydrometeorological center, the final week of December will be cloudy and cold.

Partly cloudy skies, fog in places and light rain are expected in Ashgabat. The average air temperature during the day is from +7 to + 9 ° C. In the middle of the week it will get warmer up to +12 ... + 14 ° C. Nights in the capital are cold from –1… –3 ° C, on weekends up to + 5 ° C. No precipitation on New Year's Eve.

In the Akhal region during the day + 6 ... + 11 ° С. Maximum warming up to + 15 ° C. At night time 0… –5 ° C. On weekends at night + 1 ... + 6 ° С. Gusty winds, chance of rain is high.

Rains are also expected in the Balkan velayat. Here in the daytime up to + 6 ... + 11 ° C. At the end of the week it will get warmer up to + 17 ° C. At night from –4… + 1 ° C to + 3… + 8 ° C. In coastal areas + 2 ... + 7 ° C.

Fog and wind on the territory of Mary velayat. The beginning of the working week will bring rains. During the day, the thermometer will be set at around + 5 ... + 10 ° C. The nights are cold from 0… –5 ° C to + 2… + 7 ° C.

In Lebap velayat, the daytime air temperature will reach + 3 ... + 8 ° C. By the middle of the week it will get warmer up to + 10 ... + 15 ° C. At night from –6 ° C to + 7 ° C. Rain and wind are likely.

Fog and sleet on roads in the Dashoguz velayat. The air temperature during the day is –1 ... + 4 ° C, in the middle of the week it will get warmer + 8 ° C. It's frosty at night –6… –11 ° C. Showers are unlikely.

To avoid the spread of seasonal colds and viral infections, take into account the temperature regime before going outside and dress warmly. Wear a mask and maintain social distancing to reduce public health risks.