Brutal Cold in the Czech Republic: Record Lows Reach -30°C!

The Czech Republic is in the grip of severe frosts, with temperatures in the mountains dropping as low as -30.2°C.

According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ), nighttime temperatures across much of the country ranged between -9°C and -14°C, while mountainous regions experienced even harsher conditions.

The freezing conditions have persisted for several nights. “Tuesday night was particularly cold, especially in northwestern and northern Bohemia, where skies remained clear. Here, temperatures commonly fell to -9°C to -14°C, with some areas dropping to around -16°C. In the Jizera Mountains, we recorded temperatures below -20°C,” ČHMÚ meteorologists reported on X.

The lowest temperature of the night was measured at Kořenov Jizerka, where the station recorded -30.2°C at 5:00 AM.

“Elsewhere in the country, low-lying areas remained under compact cloud cover, preventing extreme temperature drops. In these locations, temperatures mostly ranged between -4°C and -9°C,” meteorologists added.

Daytime Temperatures Struggle to Rise

Even during the day, the frost is unlikely to ease. In some areas, temperatures will remain below freezing. “Cloud cover is gradually decreasing from the north and will continue to clear throughout the day. By the afternoon, most of the country will see sunshine, but maximum temperatures will only reach -4°C to +1°C,” meteorologists predict.

The intense frosts are expected to persist for a few more days.

“We anticipate strong frosts to continue until Thursday. However, by the second half of the week, temperatures will start to rise significantly, and daytime highs will climb well above freezing,” meteorologists forecasted.

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