Weather in Hungary takes a considerable turn: snow comes back

According to the latest weather forecast, we should expect rainstorms today and snow on Sunday. Today will be a bit warmer, local maximums may reach 12 degrees. But on Sunday, even the maximums will remain under 10 °C in most parts of the country. Furthermore, in some parts, we should expect snowfall. Below, you may check out the details.

According to index.hu, the Hungarian Meteorological Service issued an alarm for four counties in Hungary because of heavy rainstorms on Friday. Bolts of lightning were the most dangerous yesterday, and even hails occurred.

Before a rainstorm from last Sunday:

Saturday will be cloudy. Clouds will only disappear in the Northern regions. In the morning, there could be rain. Later, the front may return with clouds in the Northern counties. Winds will be strong, especially in the Northern regions of Transdanubia. Their direction will be Northwestern and Western. Daily maximums will be between 8 and 12 degrees.

Cloudy sky over Hungary:

On Sunday, the weather will remain cloudy and dark. According to the Hungarian Meteorological Service, we may expect temporary sunshine in the Northern and Northwestern territories.

In the Northern, Northwestern, Southern and Southeastern counties precipitation is expected. Furthermore, that vapour will turn to snowfall and sleet in the Western regions. Meanwhile, winds will remain strong, blowing from North and Northwest. At dawn, thermometers will show -5 and +1 degrees. The temperature will not exceed +7 degrees in the early afternoon.

According to idokep.hu, snowfall is expected in the Southwestern, Southern and Southeastern parts of Hungary tomorrow. Furthermore, in the highest peaks of Mátra, snowfall also might occur. However, the amount will not be significant. Based on current calculations, in Baranya county and around Baja, it will reach 5 cm. In all other places, it will be below that. Furthermore, since the daily temperature will be above 0 C°, the snow will start to melt everywhere. You can find a map showing the areas where snowfall can be expected in Időkép’s article.

The Milky Way before dawn in Hungary:

We should expect that weather to rule Hungary even on Monday and Tuesday. The temperature will start to increase again only on Wednesday, 1 March. Then, in the morning, there will be -7 and +2, but in the afternoon, the thermometers will show 6-11 degrees again.

Clouds will remain during next week, but we should expect provisional snowfall only here and there in the first couple of days.

Snow in the Alps, from Sopron, West Hungary: