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Snow and winter frost returns to Hungary from today!

Budapest Buda Castle Palace winter snow

The mild, spring-like weather has been here for several days, making us feel like Christmas happened in spring. However, Sunday is shaping up to be a big change: the back of the Mediterranean cyclone that will dominate the weekend weather starts to bring in cold Arctic air from the north-northeast.

According to Időkép, as a result, it will be freezing in most parts of the country all day on Monday.

The arrival of the freezing air mass could bring several dangerous weather phenomena. North-northeast winds will become gusty in the west and northeast, with gusts of up to 70-80 km/h.

In the West, snowfall will be followed by sleet and snowfall from Sunday morning. With the exception of the Alpokalja region, during the day, snowfall may occur in the Transdanubian region. Temperatures could drop by 8-10 degrees Celsius in a few hours.

As we bid farewell to spring in January, next week, the weather will be in line with the calendar, Időkép writes.

Monday, 8 January

Small snow showers and flurries of snows are possible in several areas on Monday, before clouds start to decrease from the north in the late afternoon. In many areas, strong, gusty winds from the north-northwest are expected. It will be chilly in the morning, with temperatures around -10 degrees Celsius in places, and highs of -6 to +1 degrees Celsius during the day.

Tuesday, 9 January

On Tuesday, there may still be some clouds. Initially, there may be some snow in the south, but after that, precipitation is not expected anywhere. Tuesday will still see strong northerly winds in many areas. In the morning, heavy frost is expected in some places. Highs will be between -4 and +1 Celsius degrees.

Wednesday, 10 January

Wednesday will be almost completely cloudless. Tuesday’s winds will moderate and weaken by Wednesday. In the morning, we can expect some heavy frost in places. Highs will be between -1 and +3 Celsius degrees.

Thursday, 11 January

Thursday will be a cloudy day. In the second half of the day, a broader cloud layer may arrive from the northeast, moving southwards. Precipitation is not expected. Westerly winds will remain mostly light to moderate. Minimum temperatures will generally be between -10 and -3 degrees, with snowy areas possibly colder. Highs are likely to be between -2 and +4 degrees, met.hu reports.

Friday, 12 January

We can expect mostly cloudy and sunny skies, but in the east and northeast, there may be areas of heavier clouds. Precipitation is unlikely. At dawn, temperatures will generally be -8 to -1, in sheltered areas -12 to -9, in the early afternoon -2 to +5 degrees.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Danube reached 693cm in Budapest, breaking its banks

Budapest Danube flood

The high water level of the River Danube reached 693cm in Budapest at 8pm on Wednesday, breaking its banks, and it has been slowly receding since, the water management authority said.

The water level has been in the 690-692cm range ever since, and has not reached the 700cm threshold which would trigger a second-degree flood alert, it added.

In Mohács, in southern Hungary, the highest water level is projected to reach 805cm in the early hours of Sunday.

The River Tisza is expected to reach a first-degree flood warning between Tokaj and Kiskore, in north-eastern Hungary.

Wednesday’s forecast showed no significant rain for the next few days and medium temperatures staying around 0 °C.

Check out some additional photos of yesterday’s peaking HERE.

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  • Record high low temperatures recorded in Budapest on Christmas Day – Read more HERE

Unbelievable weather to come next week!

Unbelievable weather

Hungary is in for a rather unorthodox Mediterranean Christmas Day, and it seems winter has taken a sabbatical for 2023. According to the Hungarian Meteorological Service, you should brace yourselves for a balmy 14-15 degrees tomorrow!

Daily maximums will remain above 10 degrees even in the second half of next week, index.hu wrote.

Based on the mid-term prognosis of the Hungarian Meteorological Service, a mix of rains, fog and gushing winds are expected in some regions.

On Monday, sunshine will rule some corners of Hungary. No precipitation is expected. The highest daily temperature will be around 10-15 degrees. Winds will pick up from the west.

As we transition to Boxing Day, expect a cloudy affair, though rain is set to skip the celebration. Temperatures at dawn will be just above freezing point, while by early afternoon, they’ll fluctuate between 7 and 14 degrees.

Come Wednesday, temperature will begin to drop, but the daily maximums will remain around 10 degrees. Winds might kick up, but precipitation will be scarce. In the morning, we should expect fog.

On New Year’s Eve, maximum temperature will range between 4 and 12 degrees in Hungary. It seems winter has sent its regrets for 2023 – no frosty days in the cards.

Cheers to a peculiarly mild festive season in Hungary!

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  • Delays, cancellations, closed runway at Budapest Airport due to snowfall – Read more HERE
  • Spring will come in Hungary at Christmas – HERE is what to expect

Spring will come in Hungary at Christmas – here is what to expect

budapest downtown city center hungary spring

Winters have been mild in Hungary lately, so most Hungarians have not seen snow on Christmas Eve for years. However, that might change this year, but the chances are low. Instead, we can expect a rather warm Christmas.

The winter of 2023-2024 started with lots of snow in Hungary. A Mediterranean cyclone brought lots of precipitation and met with Northern cold winds. As a result, the beginning of December saw lots of snow in Hungary, even in the Hungarian Great Plains. Thanks to that, ski centres could open earlier. We collected the best Hungarian ski resorts in THIS article.

Budapest covered in snow
Budapest on 7 December. Santa brought some snow in the capital. Photo: MTI

According to portfolio.hu, from Friday night, an extensive precipitation zone will reach Hungary, bringing rain, sleet and snow. Based on the weather forecast of the Hungarian Meteorological Services, the snow is not expected to last long because of the high daily average temperature. But there are regions where locals should prepare for a white Christmas this year.

On Friday, snowfall is expected in the Transdanubian Mountains, Budapest and the Northern mountainous regions. From the night, the wind will become more moderate, but it will turn stormy after dawn. The lowest night temperature will be between -1 and +4 degrees.

Chance for a white Christmas low

On Saturday, the sky will be cloudy, and precipitation is expected in multiple places. In the Southern and Southwestern regions, rains will rule the day. In other places, sleet and snow are expected. Northwestern and Western winds will get stormy. In the afternoon, the thermometers will show 1-9 degrees, so it will not be too cold.

Sunday will remain cloudy, and there will be rain in some regions. In the Northern territories and the mountains, snow and sleet might fall instead of rain. Winds will remain stark, but the temperature will increase. At dawn, it will be around -3 and +5 degrees, but in the afternoon, it will rise to 7-12 degrees. According to Időkép, the temperature may even hit 15 degrees in some places.

Unfortunately, there is not much chance of a white Christmas this year. In the Great Hungarian Plains, the chance is 0-10%, which will increase to 10-20% in the higher mountains and the Northern regions.

Read also:

  • Part of Hungary covered in thick snow – check out the photos HERE
  • Christmas miracle: Scaffolding removed from façade of iconic Nyugati railway station

Will Hungary have a white Christmas? – weather forecast for Christmas week

Christmas markets in Budapest Advent Bazilika

Unfortunately, in most parts of Hungary, the chances of a white Christmas are increasingly close to zero. Strong breezy but mild early spring days are forecast from Friday, with temperatures in the south-west approaching 15 degrees on Christmas Eve.

Predictions have not been good for a white Christmas, and according to Portfolio, it is now becoming increasingly clear that the trend, which is sad for many, will not be broken this time either. This means that most of Hungary is not going to have a white Christmas.

“Who” took white Christmas away from us?

Cyclones moving west to east from the Atlantic will meet each other in the second half of the week, with a strengthening westerly flow and much milder, sometimes moist air masses than the season. On Christmas Eve, 15 degrees in the southwest is possible.

According to the forecast of the weather forecast forecast service Időkép, strong and stormy westerly winds will be frequent on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with intermittent rain and showers and no sign of winter temperatures. There will be only a few spells of light frost overnight, with highs of 10 degrees and above in the daytime, and temperatures in the southwest approaching 15 degrees on Sunday.

The remaining snow cover in the mountains is also expected to melt by the holidays. Thus, the chances of a white Christmas in most part os the country are getting closer to zero, they added.

Front after front in the second half of the week

The calm period ends, with windy, occasionally wet weather replacing the fog. The first cold front arrives today, according to Időkép. The anticyclone, which has been calm, causing persistent fog in several places, will be replaced by cyclones and their fronts.

On Wednesday, morning we can expect foggy weather over a large area, but during the day, the first cold front will arrive from the northwest. The front will not bring much precipitation, with a few light showers in the northwest.

However, northwesterly winds are picking up in some areas, breaking up the fog and layer clouds that have been filling our basin. Highs will be between 0 and 10 degrees Celsius, with the coldest in the foggiest areas.

On Thursday afternoon, a warm front will move over us from the northwest, with increasing rain and snow in the northeast from the evening. Southwest winds will be strong in many places during the day, strong in the north, with highs of 3 to 9 degrees in the afternoon.

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This is the weather for Christmas in Hungary! Many people will not be happy

Christmas Fair Vörösmarty Square

As the festive season draws near, the curiosity about Christmas weather in Hungary grows among many. The meteorologist has now revealed us.

Rita Nagy-Kurunczi Nagy, the chief meteorologist at Időkép, has shared insights on this matter. Nagy said that last Christmas it was a mild 10 degrees Celsius across the country, with several places setting a record for warmth.

With so much more to go before Christmas, the weather could change a lot, but as things stand, a similar warming is expected this year. However, there is a difference of 20 degrees between the different models, so it is too early to say whether cold or milder warm air masses will arrive over Hungary.

“So we ask everyone to be a little patient as we approach the holidays, the forecasts will become more accurate and we will re-analyse the possible scenarios,” the expert said.

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Big turn in Hungary’s weather: is winter over?

Weather Hungary news Budapest winter cold

Last week, we enjoyed the snow-covered landscapes in Hungary. Now, as it seems, the weather takes a major turn this week. The weather is expected to be volatile with rain and highs of around 12 degrees Celsius. Later this week, frosts will return at night.

Monday

As Szeretlek Magyarország writes, on Monday, the weather will be quite gloomy. It might be one of those days when you do not feel like doing anything due to the depressing weather. Generally, it will be cloudy, but the foggy and misty areas will most likely clear up. In the afternoon, clouds will begin to break up and decrease from the west. In some areas, such as Borsod, scattered intermittent rain and showers are likely. In the mountains, there is a possibility for some snow as well. Several places will experience strong southerly winds. The daytime highs will be between 0 and 9 degrees Celsius. As expected, the weather will be the coldest in the mountain areas.

Tuesday

On Tuesday, we will have the chance to brighten up a bit with the sunny hours. Only some areas, such as the northeastern border, will remain partly cloudy. In the soutwestern region, the fog that formed on Monday might stay in the morning, but it will slowly pass during the day. It might rain in some places in the morning, however, showers will form in many regions in the afternoon. Settlements in the northeast will face strong westerly gusts and wind. The lowest temperatures will vary between -4 and 4 degrees Celsius. Generally, highs will be between 7 and 12 degrees Celsius.

Wednesday

Wednesday will be a muggy, hazy day with fog patches across the country. Southern counties can expect heavy rain, while in other areas, smaller rains and showers are likely. Winds will remain moderate. The minimum temperatures will be between 2 and 7 degrees Celsius. By early afternoon, the temperatures will rise between 2 and 9 degrees Celsius.

Thursday

On Thursday, the thich clouds will slowly move and break up. In the morning, rain is expected in many areas. However, in the aftrenoon, showers will be less likely. Northwestern and northerly winds will become stronger in some counties. In the moring, temperatures are expected to move between -2 and 6 degrees Celsius. In the early afternoon, the temperature will go up a bit, generally, they will be between 5 and 9 degrees Celsius.

Friday

Clouds will continue to break up on Friday, leaving us with sunny skies and generally more light. Rains are unlikely, although, there could be some snowfall in the central parts of the country. Winds from the north and northwest will increase. The lowest temperatures will vary between -2 and 3 degrees Celsius. In the early afternoon, the weather will warm up to between 1 and 6 degrees Celsius.

Saturday

The weather will be quite pleasant on Saturday with only a few clouds and lost of sunshine. Rain is not very likely, but several places might be affected by strong gusty winds. In the morning, temperatures will be between -7 and 1 degrees Celsius. In the afternoon, it will go up to between 1 and 8 degrees Celsius. As usual, frosty and mountain areas can expect lower temperatures.

Sunday

The clouds will thicken and increase resulting in less sunshine on Sunday. Rain is not likely, but strong winds from the west will stick around. The lowest temperatures will be between -7 and 1 degrees Celsius. During the day, we can expect temperatures between 1 and 8 degrees Celsius. In the colder parts of the country, frosts will be present too.

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Traffic on Hungarian roads is heavy, so trucks heading to Ukraine are diverted to Romania

M0 Hungary Budapest traffic cars transport hungarian motorway

The measure does not apply to passenger cars, but heavy traffic at the exit points sometimes causes congestion.

Due to congestion at the border crossing points on the Ukrainian-Hungarian border, at the Borsókút rest area at km 82 on the M3 motorway towards Vásárosnamény, at the Geleji rest area at km 142, the police are diverting truck traffic to Ukraine and directing trucks to the M35 – M4 motorway route, towards the Nagykerek border crossing, according to a statement by Útinform on Monday morning. The measure does not apply to passenger cars, but vehicles are sometimes congested at the exit points due to heavy traffic.

As we wrote today Bus drivers’ strike could cause huge chaos in Hungary on Monday.

Traffic is also heavy on the roads leading to Budapest, with saturated lanes

  • on the access section of the M3 motorway,
  • on the main road 10 in Solymár,
  • on the main road 11 at Leányfalu
  • and main road 51 in the Dunaharaszti area.

In Komárom-Esztergom county, the section between Tardos and Bikol on the road between Süttő and Vértestolna is still impassable due to trees and tree felling. The village of Pilisszentlélek is raining on this section, but local residents are being let off.

This is what the roads will look like in Hungary today – December 11, 2024

Overcast, cloudy, and foggy in the capital and east of the Danube, with drizzle in the Szombathely and Csorna areas, Útinform says.

The pavement of expressways and main and secondary roads is mostly salty and sometimes wet due to preventive protection.

Visibility is moderate in the northern central hills, in the central areas of the Great Plain and in the Tárnok area, with visibility between 100-300 m.Fog patches near Bicske and Szentendre make driving difficult, while in Fejér, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok and Csongrád-Csanád counties, humidity is reported.

In the Tapolca area, southerly winds are moderate (30-39 km/h), while elsewhere the winds are light or calm.

Temperatures vary between -2 and +6 degrees C.

As we wrote before, paid parking zones in Budapest are in total disarray

PHOTOS: Hungary covered in thick snow, in some places it reaches 30 cm

Hungary covered in thick snow

This autumn has been the hottest since 1901 in Hungary, according to the Hungarian Meteorological Services. However, at the end of November, extreme cold hit the country, and this December was the first in almost a decade when kids could build snowmen, snow castles or engage in snowball ‘wars’ in most parts of the country.

On Friday, the snow layer in Tardos and Hárskút exceeded 30 cm, index.hu wrote. In Dobogókő (the highest peak of Börzsöny Mountain), almost half a meter of snow fell, although a lot melted quickly. Here are three photos:

The Hungarian Meteorological Services shared the following snow map of Hungary. According to their data, Tardos and Hárskút saw 30 cm of snow. Meanwhile, the layer’s thickness is 26 cm in Zirc (Bakony Mountains) and 25 centimetres on Kékestető, Hungary’s highest peak. In Romhány, Nógrád County, it is 23 cm, while in Királyrét, it reaches 20 centimetres. Here is the map:

On Saturday, we should expect cloudy, moist and foggy weather in most parts of Hungary. Based on the forecasts, West Hungary will see snowfall today, while on Sunday, snow clouds will move to the North and Northeast. Meanwhile, it seems that next week will be slightly warmer than this week.

The Hungarian Meteorological Services said that this autumn was record hot in Hungary. The national average was 2.6 degrees above the 1991-2020 average, and has been the highest since 1901. September was the hottest while October was the third hottest since 1901. Concerning other extremities, the Hungarian Meteorological Services wrote about a tornado near Szentes in October and 121 km/h winds in Balatonszemes due to a cold front.

Here are some additional photos from various places in Hungary showing the snow-covered country.

Normafa, Budapest:

The ski arena in Eplény opened:

Csobánka:

Hungary covered in thick snow
Photo: MTI

Nagykovácsi, a small village near Budapest where the international American school operates:

Finally, Lake Balaton did not see snow but it is all quiet:

Intense snowfall expected in Hungary: up to 30 centimetres can fall

snowfall in budapest

The heaviest snowfall of this winter is expected to come by Thursday in Hungary. By Wednesday evening, many parts of the country will be covered in white. In the Bakony Mountains, we can expect a snow cover of more than 30 centimetres!

According to Index, a precipitation zone will arrive over the Transdanubian region from midday on Wednesday. It will start with rain, and from the evening onwards, it will be replaced by snow and sleet in the western part of the Transdanubian region and around Budapest. From late evening, snow is likely in the western border areas.

Until Wednesday evening, most snow is expected to fall in the Bakony-Mecsek line, with 5-15 centimetres in flat areas. However,

snow layers of 20-30 centimetres may also develop in the Somogy Hills and the Transdanubian Mountains, as well as in the Bakony,

the National Meteorological Service said in its forecast.

Snowfall could continue until midday on Thursday, with several more centimetres of fresh snow expected. Persistent snowfall is expected in the western and north-western parts of the country, and the snow cover may persist in these areas, according to Időkép.

Until Thursday morning, 10-20 cm of fresh snow could fall in the Transdanubian region. In the Bakony Mountains, snow cover of up to 30 centimetres is expected.

The Börzsön Mountains covered in snow:

Snow has already replaced rain in the west, with sleet falling in the Bakony last night:

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PHOTOS: Hungary covered by snow, 20 cm will fall in this region tomorrow

Heavy snowfall visited Hungary’s Northern and Northeastern regions earlier this week. Yesterday, Budapest and the central parts of the country were covered in a 1-5 cm thick snow layer. Tomorrow, a third Hungarian region will be covered by snow. In some places, the thickness of the new layer might even reach 20 centimetres.

According to Szeretlek Magyarország, the snowfall may reach 10-20 centimetres tomorrow in the Western regions of Hungary. Based on the snow map of Időkép, locals should prepare for freezing rain in the North.

Rains will rule Saturday in huge territories. We should expect snow in the Western, Northwestern and Northern regions. But the precipitation can easily change to rain in these regions.

In the neighbourhood of Sopron and Kőszeg, close to the Austrian-Hungarian border, 10-20 centimetres of snow may fall. North of Lake Balaton, that layer can reach 2-5 centimetres. Here are four photos of wintery Budapest, the first one was made of the Buda Castle covered in white:

Budapest covered in snow

In the Transdanubia and the Northeastern regions, winds will get strong. By morning, there will be fog and steam. Daily maximums will be around 0 and 17 degrees.

On Sunday, snow will be rare, and we will see the sun. Northwestern winds will be strong, and the mornings will be cold. Temperatures will be between -3 and +4 degrees.

Here are some more photos of yesterday’s Budapest snowfall – they look magnificent:

Buda Castle cable car and the Chain Bridge. Photo: MTI
Budapest Eye near Deák Ferenc Square. Photo: MTI
Saint Stephen’s Basilica. Photo: MTI
Photo: MTI

Read also:

  • Budapest traffic paralysed by snowfall, public transport interrupted – Read more HERE
  • Winter is here: heavy snowing hit Hungary, some parts already covered – Photos and details in THIS article

Meteorological service issues freezing rain alert for Budapest and northern regions

Covered in thick snow

The national meteorological service (OMSZ) has issued a second level freezing rain alert for Budapest and the counties of Pest, Borsod-Abaúj, Heves and Nógrád, and warned of winter road conditions in most parts of the country.

With periodic snowfalls, sleet and freezing rain moving on from the western regions to the east, several hours of intensive freezing rain is expected to form thick ice layers in the capital city and in the northern mountain ranges on Thursday afternoon, the service said. In the Danube Bend and in Nógrád and Borsod Counties and the Mátra mountain up to 5 millimetres of snow is expected later in the day, the OMSZ said.

In the northern mountain ranges, in Szabolcs County’s north and in the Danube Bend 5-15cms of snow is expected to fall during the day, it said.

Later in the day, sleet and in places freezing rain can be expected in the southern, south-western regions.

According to forecasts, 20 millimetres of rain is expected to fall in the central Great Plain region until Thursday midnight to be followed by intensive rainfall on Friday.

Authorities have advised drivers and the public of observing precautions, follow weather and traffic reports and drive carefully.

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Snow and sleet expected today in Hungary: here is where

Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and sunny. However, snow and sleet may develop in a large part of the country. From the second half of the day onwards, the wind will moderate.

Wednesday will be sunny for several hours in most parts of the country, but there may be some light snow and sleet in the eastern and northeastern areas. After strong gusts of wind during the night, the winds will lose strength during the day, according to the National Meteorological Service.

Daytime highs are likely to be between -2 and +4 degrees Celsius.

According to medical meteorology, the cold front effect is still prevailing in the east. Thus, people living here in particular may experience headaches, cramping and joint pains, Index writes. In the west and central regions, sunshine is expected, which will have a positive effect on well-being.

In a wide band of the Eger-Békéscsaba line, snow and sleet may develop today.

On Thursday, precipitation is expected again in several places, with snow and sleet in the north and northeast, and rain elsewhere. Daytime temperatures are expected to be between -3 and +8 degrees Celsius, according to Időkép.

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Part of Hungary covered in thick snow: here is what to expect

Covered in thick snow

Thick snow blankets various northern regions of Hungary, particularly the Zemplén Mountains. We present you with some captivating snapshots of why you should explore these towns and villages if you seek an authentic winter experience in Hungary.

According to idokep.hu, thick snow covers several settlements in Northeastern Hungary’s Zemplén Mountains. The thickness of the white frozen precipitation reaches 13 centimetres in some places. Hungary transforms into a real winter wonderland in these areas, providing an ideal setting for building snowmen or snowcastles or engaging in a spirited snowball fight.

Moreover, in Bózsva, the thick snow has already reached 20 centimetres, quite possibly setting a current record in Hungary.  Snow is present only in a few places, mostly in the high terrains of Börzsöny, Cserhát, Mátra, Bükk and the Zemplén Mountains. However, we hope there is more to come in December since snow has become a rare spectacle in the lower regions in Hungary.

Here are some photos:

Dobogókő yesterday:

And this was yesterday’s prognosis:

Anticipated weather for the second half of the week

Looking ahead, Tuesday promises rain, with snowfall anticipated only in the northern and northeastern regions of Hungary. Around Sopron, the wind will turn gusty Temperatures will fluctuate between -1 and +8 °C, as reported by idokep.hu.

Wednesday is poised to be sunnier, yet flurries and snowfall will persist in the north, with temperatures ranging from -1 to +4 °C. The same goes for Thursday, with expected rainfall and afternoon temperatures peaking at +10 °C. As we move into Friday and Saturday, temperatures remain brisk, with rains prevailing and snowfall confined to the northern and northeastern regions. The northern wind will pick up, while the temperature reaches a maximum of 15 °C  in the southeastern regions.

All in all, if you want to have a real winter experience in Hungary, you will have to go north these days.

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  • Winter is here: heavy snowing hit Hungary, some parts already covered – check out the details and photos in THIS article
  • Frosty winter is here, and Budapest has already seen snowfall – Read more and check out the photos HERE

Below freezing temperatures are coming to Hungary, but will there be snow?

Kékestető snow winter

Get ready to bundle up, as temperatures in Hungary will drop below zero this Thursday, marking the official start of a winter chill come Friday. But the big question remains: will we see the first snowfall?

“Brace yourself for the frosty commute – coat, hat, scarf – as most parts of the country dip below freezing. While the day promises a sunny turnaround, persistent clouds may linger in the north-east,” warns the National Meteorological Service.

Expect a massive temperature drop, with many places feeling 8 to 10 degrees Celsius colder than the previous day.

Hold off on the umbrella for now, as precipitation is not yet on the horizon. However, keep an eye out for spirited winds in the orange-highlighted areas. Friday and Saturday might bring some precipitation, mainly in the form of showers and snow showers, setting the stage for a potential light dusting of snow over the weekend.

Winter is on our doorsteps – layer up and stay tuned for the possibility of that magical first snowfall.

Expect a significant temperature drop, with many places feeling 8 to 10 degrees Celsius colder than the previous day.

Hold off on the umbrella for now, as precipitation is not on the immediate horizon. However, keep an eye out for spirited winds in the orange-highlighted areas. Friday and Saturday might bring some precipitation, primarily in the form of showers and snow showers, setting the stage for a potential light dusting of snow over the weekend.

Winter is making its grand entrance – layer up and stay tuned for the possibility of that magical first snowfall.

Read also: Winter’s icy grip tightens; Budapest already dusted with snow – Check out the PHOTOS!

“Who goes to work / school: coat, hat, scarf! It’s below freezing in most parts of the country. During the day, most of the clouds will clear and the weather will turn sunny – but in the north-east, persistent clouds may remain,” says the National Meteorological Service.

In many places, it will be 8 or even 10 degrees Celsius colder than a day earlier.

However, precipitation is not expected for the time being. However, strong, brisk wind gusts are expected in the orange areas. On Friday and Saturday, precipitation may occur in places, but will be mainly in the form of showers and snow showers. We may see light snowfall over the weekend.

Frosty winter is here, Budapest has already seen snowfall – PHOTOS

Kékestető snow winter

It’s official now: winter has arrived. The temperature dropped below zero in many parts of Hungary, and in some locations, including Budapest, there was even snow. The temperature could dip below -10 degrees Celsius this week! Here is what to expect.

Winter is coming to Hungary

Portfolio writes that this week will start mildly, with only lighter airwaves arriving in the country. The weather will be warmer than in previous years, but it will be spoiled by rain. On Wednesday, the weather takes a big turn as dry air will arrive from the north. Luckily, the strong, sometimes gusty northerly wind will ease by Thursday. However, frosts are expected, and temperatures in the frosty areas will plummet as low as -10 degrees Celsius. From Friday, temperatures will moderately rise, but we can expect mostly cloudy and gloomy days in Hungary.

White Christmas

According to Hungarian traditional beliefs, if it snows on Elisabeth’s Day, the 19th of November, it will also snow on Christmas day. You can read about other peculiar Hungarian superstitions HERE. In the past, this day also marked the deadline for completing all agricultural work, such as sowing winter wheat and moving animals into the barn. Since it snowed on Elisabeth’s Day, now there’s hope for a white Christmas.

Snow in Budapest

While snow in Hungary is expected with the onset of winter, Budapest enjoyed an unusually long Indian summer this autumn. Even two weeks ago, we had plenty of sunshine, and thoughts of winter coats remained tucked away. However, 24.hu has reported that it was snowing in Normafa, Budapest last Sunday. It was a light snowfall, but harsher weather was on its way. Expect frost and snow in the country, especially in the northern counties. If you happen to be in Budapest, and you are looking for festive activities, make sure to visit the astonishing Christmas fairs! Read more HERE.

Snowy mountains

Index writes that the lowest temperature last Sunday was recorded in Zabar, where it reached -5.3 degrees Celsius in the morning. Heavier snowfall occurred in the Bakony region compared to Budapest due to the arrival of a lighter air mass. The Nagy-hideg Mountain provided the most spectacular view, with snow falling in large flakes.

snow in Nagy-Hideg hegy
Source: Facebook / Nagy Hideg-Hegy Sí – és Túraközpont
snow in Nagy-Hideg hegy
Source: Facebook / Nagy Hideg-Hegy Sí – és Túraközpont

The Mátra mountain range also turned white by the snowfall:

snow in Mátra
Source: Facebook / Demecs Norbi túrái
snow in Mátra evergreen branch
Source: Facebook / Demecs Norbi túrái
Kékestető snow winter
Source: Facebook / Időkép

Snow arrived in Hungary – VIDEO, PHOTOS

Snow arrived in Hungary1

We wrote yesterday that this winter’s first snow might arrive in Hungary. And the meteorologists were right. There was an intensive snowfall in the upper regions of some mountains in Hungary. Meanwhile, the Lake Balaton region was hit by hail. We can say that Hungary’s weather was diverse.

According to idokep.hu, a Hungarian meteorology news website, Kékestető, Hungary’s highest peak (1014m), saw the first snowfall this winter in Hungary. The frozen precipitation arrived on Saturday afternoon and lasted until the evening. Norbi Demecs, a local tour guide, was on the hill and took some photos of the snow and the snowfall. Here they are:

Today morning’s photos of the Kékestető:

And here are two photos from yesterday evening, taken around 5 pm:

Snowfall near the road:

Man in snowfall. Outdoors, people felt there was only -2, -3 °C although it was +1°C. The snow came mixed with rain, Mr Demecs wrote:

Video compilation of yesterday’s snowfall on Kékes:

Unfortunately, yesterday’s snow melted quickly. According to Időkép, today will be sunny on Kékes. In the afternoon, the temperature will be between 7-13 °C.

However, in some places, snow remained. HERE is the webcam of the Bánkút Ski Centre, where a thin layer of snow remained.

Based on the weather forecast of the Hungarian Meteorological Services, frost will arrive in Hungary this evening. On the Southern and Southwestern parts of the country, it will be sunny, while in the Northeast, clouds will disappear. There will be no precipitation today, but the winds might become strong. The daily maximums will be between 8 and 13 degrees, while late night will decrease to -1 and +7 degrees, 24.hu wrote. Even though the weather is milder than the November average, the nights will become frosty from Sunday.

We featured HERE and shared some breathtaking images and videos of the recent aurora borealis in Hungary. In THIS article, you can take a look at the unprecedented series of heat records broken this autumn in Hungary.

Winter is creeping into Hungary: these places may see snowfall

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According to the weather forecast of Hungarian news outlets, snowfall may arrive in the upper regions of some Hungarian mountains this weekend.

Saturday is predicted to be cloudy, stormy and foggy in some places in Hungary. Rainfalls are expected in the Transdanubia region. In the evening and  nightfall, snowfall may come to the upper reaches of the northern Hungarian mountains. Western and northwestern winds will peak. Daytime temperatures will range between 7°C and 13°C.

This morning was foggy and rainy (Normafa, Budapest):

On Sunday, we can finally bask in plenty of sunshine. Rains are expected only in the north and northeast. Strong western winds will persist in the north and on the Great Hungarian Plains, while fog is predicted in the Transdanubia region. The temperature will range from -3°C to +6°C at dawn and 7°C to 13°C in the afternoon, as reported by idokep.hu.

Next week will kick off with clouds, but rainfall is expected only in the north and west. Temperatures will hover between 7°C and 13°C. While Tuesday and Wednesday will be cloudy, the rain is set to ease off. A gradual drop in temperature is anticipated, with maximums ranging between 13°C-17°C and 11°C-15°C.

All in all, keep your umbrella close at hand:

For today, expect the following:

 

We featured HERE and shared some breathtaking images and videos of the recent aurora borealis in Hungary. In THIS article, you can take a look at the unprecedented series of heat records broken this autumn in Hungary.