Bucharest residents are bracing for a prolonged period of extreme cold, as a yellow code weather alert remains in effect until Monday morning. Temperatures are forecast to plummet as low as -12 degrees Celsius,notably during overnight and early morning hours,posing risks to vulnerable populations and possibly disrupting daily life. City services are preparing for increased demand, and authorities are urging residents to take precautions against the hazardous conditions.
Snowfall in Sector 3 of Bucharest, January 11, 2025. Inquam Photos / George Călin
Bucharest is under a yellow code weather alert for extreme cold until Monday, January 19, at 10:00 AM. The coldest temperatures are expected overnight and in the early morning, dropping to -12 degrees Celsius.
According to reports, Saturday will bring exceptionally cold, freezing conditions to the capital both in the morning and at night. Skies will be mostly clear during the day, with increasing cloud cover later in the interval. Winds will generally be moderate. The high temperature is forecast to be -4 to -3 degrees Celsius, with a low of -11 to -9 degrees Celsius.
The frigid weather will continue on Sunday, remaining exceptionally cold in the morning and overnight. Skies will be cloudy, and winds will be light to moderate. The high temperature will be -7 to -6 degrees Celsius, and the low will be -10 to -9 degrees Celsius.
Monday’s forecast indicates the weather will remain exceptionally cold, with freezing conditions in the morning. Skies will be overcast during the day, gradually clearing. Winds will be light to moderate. The high temperature is expected to be around -5 degrees Celsius, with a low of -12 to -10 degrees Celsius.
The capital is currently under a yellow code warning for exceptionally cold weather and freezing temperatures. The alert began today, January 11th, at 10:00 AM, and is valid until Monday morning, January 19th, at 10:00 AM.
Tuesday will continue to see freezing temperatures in the morning and overnight. Skies will be variable, and winds will be light to moderate. The high temperature is expected to be around 0 degrees Celsius, with a low of -10 to -8 degrees Celsius.
