This April is set to challenge the Czech Republic with remarkably low temperatures, as forecast by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ). The month will bring below-average temperatures and snowfall, not just in mountainous regions but potentially reaching down to the lowlands.
The first week of April starts deceptively mild, with temperatures possibly reaching up to 20°C before the weekend. However, a dramatic shift awaits as Arctic air masses are predicted to sweep through the region. By Sunday morning, temperatures will plunge below freezing across most areas.
The cold spell poses a significant threat to early-blooming fruit trees, particularly apricots, which are already in bloom. “Extended periods of frost could severely damage these crops,” warns the ČHMÚ.
Meteorologists predict this cooling trend will persist throughout the month, with temperatures dropping as much as 2°C below seasonal averages. While precipitation levels are expected to remain normal, the unusual cold means precipitation will often fall as snow, even in lower-lying areas.
This weather pattern mirrors the colder April trends observed in recent years, suggesting a possible shift in seasonal patterns.