On Thursday, November 5, 2026, cold and windy weather is expected across Ukraine, prompting residents to dress warmly, despite the weather situation being largely determined by an anticyclone. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a forecast by meteorologist Natalka Didenko published on her Facebook page. According to her, the main feature of the day will be a strong, occasionally stormy wind that will make the weather noticeably uncomfortable even during positive daytime temperatures.

Wind: from gusts to storm force

The meteorologist emphasizes that uncomfortable wind gusts of up to 10–14 m/s are expected throughout the day, with stormy gusts of 15 m/s or more possible in certain areas. It is the wind, rather than the temperature, that will be the main factor of discomfort on Thursday, which is why Natalka Didenko directly addresses Ukrainians: "You got it — first hats and scarves are a must!"

Temperature background: from light frost to freezing

At night, light frost will replace ground frosts: thermometers in most regions will show from 0 to −3 °C, while positive temperatures within +1…+4 °C will persist in the east and south of the country. During the day, the air will warm up to positive but low values — within +4…+8 °C. Thus, the contrast between the cool night and moderate day will intensify the feeling of cold, especially against the background of strong winds.

Precipitation and regional differences

Due to the high-pressure field, significant precipitation is not expected on Thursday. The exception is the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, where light rain is possible. In the rest of the regions, the day will pass mostly without precipitation, which, combined with the stormy wind and frosty night, determines the overall character of the weather — dry, cold, and windy.

Forecast for Kyiv

No precipitation is expected in the capital on Thursday either, but gusty and stormy winds will persist. According to the meteorologist, the night air temperature in Kyiv will hover around 0 °C, with slight negative temperatures in some areas. This means that even in a large city with its urban heat island, it will be truly cold at night, and during the day the wind will amplify the chill at a temperature that formally remains positive.

Recommendations for drivers

Separately, Natalka Didenko urged car owners not to delay and to replace summer tires with winter ones as soon as possible. Given the expected night frost, potential ground freezes, and strong winds that contribute to ice formation and reduced traction, timely tire replacement becomes a practical safety measure. According to RBC-Ukraine, meteorologists are already advising drivers to switch their car tires as the weather changes.