Strong Rain, Snow, Gusty Winds, and Freezing Weather Expected in Central and Western Asia

Over the next three days, influenced by the eastward movement of a low trough and low vortex system, parts of northern West Asia, most of Central Asia, and northern Pakistan are expected to experience heavy to severe snowfall or sleet, with localized extreme to very extreme snowfall. In these regions, temperatures are anticipated to drop by 8 to 12°C, with mountainous areas seeing localized temperature decreases of 14 to 16°C or more, accompanied by strong winds of 4 to 6 levels or higher.

Figure 1: Accumulated Precipitation (Rain and Snow) in Central and Western Asia (Unit: mm, Forecast initiated at 08:00 on January 19, 2026, Period: 2026011908-2026012308，BST)

Figure 2: Minimum Temperature Drop (>6°C, in °C) in Central and Western Asia (Forecast starting from 08:00 on January 19, 2026, Period: 2026011908-2026012308，BST)

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Author: Meng Qingtao                                 Reviewer: Cai Xiangning 

English reviewer:Wang Yi                                                                       Issue approver:Dai Kan