Poland braces for a harsh freeze, with winter temperatures dropping to around 0 °C nationwide while snow‑mixed showers affect the mountains and sub‑alpine zones, starting Thursday night.
Thursday – Friday Forecast
Thursday will be largely clear, but afternoon clouds bring brief showers. Higher Carpathian elevations may see rain‑mixed snow or snow alone. Day highs range from about 9 °C in the south to 14 °C in the north‑west, with foothills near 7 °C. Winds are light to moderate, gusty over the south. Night frost is expected, with temperatures around –2 °C in Podhale. Friday brings intermittent light rain, while higher altitudes receive rain‑mixed snow and snow. Day highs are 10–15 °C; winds remain light, gusty in the south. Night temperatures drop to about 0 °C countrywide, falling to –4 °C in the foothills. Frosts are limited to the coast.
Saturday – Sunday Outlook
Saturday is expected to be cloudier nationwide, with brief showers in the southeast at moderate intensity. Higher Tatra elevations might receive rain‑mixed snow or snow alone. Day highs will be 9 °C in the south, about 16 °C centrally, up to 18 °C in the southeast. Winds stay light to moderate, gusty over the south. Frosts fade from Saturday night into Sunday. Sunday will have extensive cloud cover, especially on the west with more breaks. Light rain may fall over the south and central areas intermittently. Higher Tatra zones could see rain‑mixed snow or snow. Day highs will usually be 9–13 °C, warmer on the west at 14–17 °C. Winds are light and variable in the west, otherwise light to moderate, with gusty conditions in the south.
