In the coming days Poland will face intense frosts that can bring down temperatures even below -20°C in any regions of the country. Synoptics inform against impending cooling, which can importantly affect the regular lives of the inhabitants.
Meteorological forecasts
According to the latest forecasts, as early as 7 February 2025, in many parts of Poland there will be a sharp drop in temperatures. The northern and east regions will be peculiarly susceptible to sulfurous frosts. In cities like Suwałki, Białystok is Lublin thermometers may indicate highly low values.
In Suwałki, known as “Polish cold pole”, forecasts indicate temperatures reaching even -25°C on the night of 8th to 9th February. In Bialystok there are expected to fall to -22°Cin Lublin to -20°C. specified low temperatures have not been recorded in these regions for respective years.
Reasons for Cooling
The coming frost wave is liable for the vast advanced above western Russia, which brings Arctic air masses to Poland. Additionally, the absence of cloudiness at night promotes fast cooling of the earth’s surface, which increases the feeling of cold. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management informs that specified a baric situation may persist for respective days before warming occurs.
Recommendations to residents
In the face of the coming frost, it is worth remembering any basic safety principles:
- Clothing: Dress layered, paying attention to the protection of the head, hands and feet. Let us avoid being in the cold for a long time without appropriate clothing.
- Travel: If possible, let's limit travel to the minimum necessary. Let us check the method condition of the vehicle, especially the battery, and supply the essential emergency equipment.
- Neighborhood Assistance: Note the aged and the lonely in our surroundings. Let us make certain they have the heat and the essential means to last the frost.
- Animals: Let us take care of our 4 - footed friends. Let us supply them with shelter from the cold and access to fresh water that freezes rapidly at low temperatures.
Forecasts for selected cities
Below are weather forecasts for selected cities for the next fewer days:
Suwałki:
Currently -1° · Large cloud
Suwałki, Poland
| Today | 0°-4° | Colder |
| Saturday | -1°-6° | Cloudy with Comfort |
 Sunday | 1°-8° | Bright Sun |
| Monday | 0°-8° | Lots of sunshine. |
| Tuesday | -1°-8° | Cloudy with Comfort |
| Wednesday | 0°-7° | Lots of sunshine. |
 Thursday | 2°-5° | Mostly sunny |
Reich:
Currently 0° · tiny snow
Rzeszów, Poland
| Today | 2°-5° | Partially sunny, then rising cloud |
 Saturday | 3°-6° | Cloudy |
| Sunday | 4°-7° | Cloudy |
 Monday | 3°-8° | Haze |
| Tuesday | 1°-7° | Sunny |
| Wednesday | 3°-7° | Bright Sun |
| Thursday | 4°-6° | Sunny |
Kraków:
Currently 0° · Cloudy
Kraków, Poland
| Today | 3°-4° | Cloudy |
| Saturday | 5°-4° | Persistent clouding |
| Sunday | 5°-6° | Haze |
| Monday | 3°-7° | Haze |
| Tuesday | 2°-7° | Lots of sunshine. |
| Wednesday | 4°-7° | Bright Sun |
| Thursday | 5°-6° | Cloudy |
Katowice:
Currently -1° · Cloudy
Katowice, Poland
| Today | 2°-3° | Low Clouds |
| Saturday | 5°-3° | Cloudy |
| Sunday | 6°-5° | Cloudy |
| Monday | 4°-6° | Haze |
| Tuesday | 3°-7° | Haze |
| Wednesday | 3°-7° | Lots of sunshine. |
| Thursday | 5°-6° | Cloudy |
Warsaw:
Currently 1° · mostly sunny
Warsaw, Poland
| Today | 2°-3° | Cloudy |
| Saturday | 2°-4° | Large cloud |
| Sunday | 4°-6° | Lots of sunshine. |
| Monday | 3°-7° | Bright Sun |
| Tuesday | 1°-6° | Sunny |
| Wednesday | 2°-6° | Bright Sun |
| Thursday | 3°-5° | Mostly sunny |
Lublin:
Currently -1° · Large cloud
Lublin, Poland
| Today | 1°-5° | Cloudy |
| Saturday | 1°-6° | Cloudy |
| Sunday | 2°-8° | Sunny with possible cloudiness |
| Monday | 2°-7° | Bright Sun |
| Tuesday | 0°-7° | Large cloud |
| Wednesday | 2°-7° | Bright Sun |
| Thursday | 3°-7° | Lots of sunshine. |
The incoming wave of frost represents a serious challenge for the inhabitants of many regions of Poland. It is worth following current weather messages and following the instructions of emergency services. Remember to prepare ourselves and our loved ones decently for the upcoming low temperatures to minimise the risks associated with utmost weather conditions.
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A wave of frost is coming: in any regions of Poland the temperature will fall below -20°C
