Czechia is bracing for a week of freezing temperatures, with nighttime lows plummeting to -15°C.  The cold spell will peak midweek before a gradual warming starts on Thursday.

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) reports that a high-pressure system over northern and central Europe will drive the extreme cold.

People were advised to dress in multiple layers, wear suitable footwear, and limit outdoor exposure, especially for children, the elderly, and those in poor health.

The deep freeze will intensify on Monday, with clear to partly cloudy skies, though some areas may see temporary cloud cover and isolated snowfall. Nighttime temperatures will plunge to between -10°C and -15°C, with daytime highs reaching -3°C to 1°C.

Tuesday and Wednesday will bring similar conditions, though daytime temperatures may rise slightly to 2°C.

Thursday will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy, with temporary cloud cover moving in from the west. However, warmer air will start to arrive. The lowest nighttime temperatures will range from -8°C to -12°C, or around -6°C in cloudier areas. During the day, temperatures could climb to 4°C.

The trend of clear to partly cloudy skies will continue into the weekend, though fog and low clouds may develop in some areas, including freezing fog.

Nighttime temperatures will range from -3°C to -8°C, while daytime highs could reach up to 7°C. In areas with persistent low cloud cover or fog, temperatures may remain around 0°C.

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