The sun is shining, but the frost is fierce: Ukrainians are in for a very cold day ahead.

Real winter frosts are returning to Ukraine. On February 21, a significant drop in temperatures is expected across most regions, with some areas experiencing lows of -16°C.

Whether this will be the last cold wave before spring remains uncertain, but it’s wise to prepare for an icy day. According to data from UkhGMTS, frosty weather will persist in Ukraine on February 21, with air temperatures dropping to -16°C in the western and northern regions.

The coldest conditions will be in the western part of the country, where Volyn, Lviv, and Rivne regions are forecasted to see temperatures as low as -14 to -16°C at night. During the day, temperatures will range from -10 to -12°C.

In the central regions, including Kyiv, Poltava, and Cherkasy, minimum temperatures will be between -10 and -13°C, with daytime highs fluctuating from -5°C to -9°C.

The southern regions, particularly Odessa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson, will be slightly warmer, with nighttime temperatures between -8°C and -10°C and daytime highs reaching up to -5°C. In Crimea, temperatures will range from -6°C to -8°C.

In the eastern regions, cloudy weather is expected with occasional snow. In Luhansk and Donetsk regions, nighttime temperatures may drop to -14 to -16°C, while daytime temperatures will reach -7 to -9°C.

Most regions are predicted to have partly cloudy weather, with strong winds not anticipated.

Earlier, "Telegraph" reported that a cold front would bring snow to Ukraine: who can expect precipitation.