--- title: "Cold front, sleet and storm winds: warming in Ukraine moved to November 15–16" description: "On November 6, a cold front will sweep across Ukraine: sleet is possible in the north, center, and east, with storm-force northern winds in most regions and temperatures of +4…+8 °C. The promised warming is delayed until November 15–16." date: 2026-11-05T11:06:33.572Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/weather-ukraine-november-6-sleet-storm-wind-warming-delayed tags: [ukraine-weather, winter-forecast, storm-wind, wet-snow, meteorology] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Cold front, sleet and storm winds: warming in Ukraine moved to November 15–16 ![A woman in a coat and scarf stands by a black car on a wet autumn street](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/05/pogoda-ukraina-6-nabrya-mokryy-sneg-stormovyy-veter-poteplenie-perenositsya/pogoda-ukraina-6-nabrya-mokryy-sneg-stormovyy-veter-poteplenie-perenositsya-1.webp) ## Key Points - On November 6, a cold atmospheric front will cross Ukraine; sleet is likely in the north, and parts of the center and east. - In most regions, a strong northern wind with storm-level gusts is expected, with daytime temperatures of +4…+8 °C; the meteorologist advises dressing as if for a light frost. - Drivers are urged to switch from summer to winter tires due to cold rain and sleet. - The previously announced warming after November 10 is now postponed until November 15–16. On Friday, November 6, a cold atmospheric front will cross the territory of Ukraine, bringing not only cold rain but also sleet to several regions. According to RBC-Ukraine, meteorologist Natalka Didenko shared this in a Facebook post. She notes that "the first real autumn chill is already being felt in Ukraine," and the frontal air will solidify the feeling of cooling for the coming days. ### Where sleet is expected The meteorologist specified that precipitation in the form of sleet is likely in the north, and in some areas of the central and eastern parts of the country. In the western regions, according to her assessment, the influence of a northern anticyclone will prevent the cold front from breaking through with full force, so the situation there will be different. Thus, the geography of precipitation on November 6 will be uneven: from sleet in the northeast to mostly rainy or dry weather in the west. ### Stormy winds and temperature background In most regions throughout November 6, Didenko says, a strong northern wind with gusts reaching storm levels will persist. Because of this wind effect, the meteorologist advises dressing "several degrees colder" than the actual temperature, "as if for a light frost." Daytime temperatures across Ukraine are expected to be around +4…+8 °C — technically above freezing, but subjectively quite chilly due to the wind. ### Call to drivers and pedestrians Given the combination of cold rain, sleet, and strong winds, the expert appealed to drivers not to be reckless with "summer tires" and to switch to winter tires as soon as possible. For pedestrians, the advice is the same: pay attention not to the thermometer, but to the feeling of cold amplified by the northern wind, and choose clothing with extra warmth. ### Warming delayed to November 15–16 Separately, Didenko reported that the previously announced warming, expected after November 10, has been "postponed" to November 15–16, moving toward the end of next week. The meteorologist commented on this with restraint: "better late than never." Thus, for the first half of the week after November 6, cold and windy weather will persist, and a noticeable improvement in the weather pattern is only likely closer to the middle of next week. ### Context: expert views on winter Against the backdrop of the November cold snap, RBC-Ukraine also referred to comments from Vira Balabukh, head of the Department of Applied Meteorology and Climatology at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute, who discussed what winter in Ukraine might look like overall. These assessments complement the short-term forecast for November 6 and indicate that the November cold is merely a harbinger of the seasonal transition to winter conditions. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Потепление в Украине переносится: где вероятен мокрый снег и штормовой ветер 6 ноября](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/poteplinnya-ukrayini-perenositsya-de-ymovirniy-1793874160.html) - Primary source: Natalka Didenko's forecast for November 6 — cold front, sleet in the north/center/east, stormy north wind, +4…+8 °C, warming delay to Nov 15–16; comments by Vira Balabukh on winter also mentioned. ## FAQ ### Will there be sleet in Ukraine on November 6? According to meteorologist Natalka Didenko, sleet is likely in the north and parts of the central and eastern regions. In the western regions, the northern anticyclone will dampen the front's effect. ### What temperatures are expected on November 6? Daytime temperatures will be around +4…+8 °C, but due to strong northern winds with storm gusts, the meteorologist advises dressing for a slightly colder temperature. ### When is warming expected? The warming previously expected after November 10 has been postponed to November 15–16, effectively pushing it to the end of next week. ### What is the advice for drivers? The meteorologist urged drivers not to rely on summer tires and to switch to winter ones as soon as possible due to the mix of rain and sleet.