News - Major weather changes expected

April 11th marks the beginning of an unsettled weather pattern, with widespread precipitation expected from the afternoon continuing through to April 13th. During this period, many areas will be subjected to varying intensities of rainfall. Mountainous regions and some foothills are expected to experience snow and wet snow, whilst rain will be predominant in the valleys. There is a potential for thunderstorms across several regions, adding to the complexity of the weather conditions. As we move into April 15th, a shift to drier conditions is predicted in the afternoon with these continuing into the 16th. Wind speeds are anticipated to pick up significantly, reaching up to 18-23 meters per second in some locations, which could result in blizzards and reduced visibility in mountainous areas. Temperatures are forecasted to dip by 5-7 degrees from the afternoon of April 13th into the night of April 14th. In the capital, Yerevan, forecasts indicate intermittent showers and possible thunderstorms from April 11th to 13th, with the chance of brief rain extending into the nights of April 14th-15th. However, dry conditions are expected to prevail by the afternoon of April 15th and continue into the 16th.