Poland faces a cold, wet weekend as polar low brings rain, thunderstorms and mountain snow
IMGW forecasts a cloudy and cool weekend across Poland, with showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures may drop as low as 13°C in the northeast, while the Tatra Mountains could see rare June snow.
Cold and rainy weekend forecast
Poland will experience an unseasonably chilly and wet weekend as a polar low pressure system from Scandinavia, named Sabina, pushes cool maritime air across the country. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) forecasts overcast skies, frequent showers, and scattered thunderstorms across most regions on Saturday and Sunday. Some thunderstorms will be accompanied by hail, and gusty winds are expected to reach 65 km/h during storms, with even stronger gusts of up to 80-90 km/h in the Sudetes and Tatra mountains.
Temperatures on Saturday will range from 17°C to 22°C, with the warmest readings in Lower Silesia and Lubusz Land. Coastal areas and the Suwałki region will stay cooler, around 16-17°C. Sunday will be noticeably colder, with highs struggling to reach 13-14°C in the northeast and only 18-19°C in the south. The wind chill will make it feel even cooler. Rain will be widespread, and thunderstorms may persist in many areas except the far south.
- Overcast with showers, thunderstorms, and hail; highs 17-22°C, gusts up to 65 km/h.
- Colder, widespread rain and possible thunderstorms; highs 13-19°C, strong mountain winds.
- Cloudy with rain, especially north; highs 14-19°C.
- Heatwave likely, temperatures above 30°C.
Mountain snow and strong winds
In the highest parts of the Tatra Mountains, precipitation may fall as rain mixed with snow, a rare occurrence for mid-June. The IMGW warns that wind gusts in the Sudetes could reach 80 km/h overnight Friday into Saturday, and up to 90 km/h on Saturday. Hikers and tourists are advised to exercise caution in alpine areas.
Gradual improvement, then possible heatwave
The cool, showery pattern will persist into Monday and Tuesday, with daytime highs remaining below 20°C. However, a high-pressure system from western Europe is expected to build in by midweek, suppressing cloud development and allowing sunshine to return. Later in the week, according to IMGW maps, temperatures could soar above 30°C, bringing a sharp shift to summer-like conditions.
