Poland weather: Extreme temperature shifts and incoming snow

weather forecast snowfall temperature anomaly cyclone Ulf Poland

Poland is experiencing significant meteorological volatility. A warm air mass, associated with cyclone Ulf, is bringing unseasonably high temperatures to the south, with some regions potentially reaching 24 degrees Celsius. This warmth is accompanied by strong winds, with gusts in the mountains reaching up to 90 km/h.

However, a cold front is expected to follow this heatwave, bringing a sharp decline in temperatures and the arrival of winter-like conditions. Forecasters predict heavy precipitation, including rain and snow, particularly in the Sudetes, Tatras, and southern highlands. Some models suggest snow accumulations of up to 20–30 cm in mountainous areas and 5–10 cm on southern lowlands.

Long-term outlooks for the 2026/2027 season suggest a relatively mild start in November and December, with temperatures above the 1991–2020 averages. A more significant shift toward typical winter conditions, including increased precipitation and freezing temperatures, is anticipated for January 2027.

Entities

Cyclone Ulf · IMGW · Institute of Meteorology and Water Management · Poland · Sudetes · Tatra Mountains

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] A first-degree meteorological warning has been issued for four counties in Podkarpackie. korsokolbuszowskie.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures in the south may reach 20-24 degrees Celsius before the cold front arrives. radioalex.com.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · pogoda.interia.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Wind gusts in Podkarpackie may reach 80 km/h. korsokolbuszowskie.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] Snowfall in the mountains could exceed 20-30 cm. www.farmer.pl · www.fakt.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy rainfall of 5-45 mm is expected in some parts of Poland. fanipogody.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Wind gusts in the Sudetes may reach 90 km/h. www.farmer.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The weather change is expected to end the current drought period. fanipogody.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] A cold front is moving into Poland, bringing heavy rain and wind. fanipogody.pl · kobieta.interia.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] Temperatures in the south may reach 21°C before the cold front arrives. niezalezna.pl · pogoda.interia.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall in some areas may reach 5–45 mm. fanipogody.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Wind gusts in Podkarpacie may reach 80 km/h. korsokolbuszowskie.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] Snowfall in the mountains could reach 20–30 cm. www.farmer.pl · www.fakt.pl