Forecasts for February 20, 2026, predict a cold and gloomy day across most of Poland. A wave of dense cloud cover is sweeping across the entire country, accompanied by low temperatures, dropping below minus 10 degrees Celsius in many regions in the morning. Although thermometers in some cities will approach the freezing point during the day, the perceived chill will be intensified by high humidity and a lack of direct sunlight.
Frosty Mornings Across the Country
Temperatures at dawn dropped drastically, reaching -13.3°C in Łódź and -10.1°C in Gorzów Wielkopolski, forcing drivers to be cautious.
Dominance of Dense Cloud Cover
A thick layer of clouds lingers over Poland, practically cutting off sunlight and maintaining the chill even at the warmest time of day.
Stable, Low Temperatures
Maximum values during the day hover around 0-1°C, and in cities such as Poznań or Bydgoszcz, the mercury column will not exceed zero.
Poland is under the influence of an extensive low-pressure system, which has brought complete cloud cover and a significant cooling. Analysis of data from twenty-six cities indicates stable but harsh winter weather. The most difficult conditions prevail in the morning hours, when minimum temperatures drop drastically. For example, in Łódź, temperatures as low as -13.3 degrees Celsius were recorded at dawn, the lowest among monitored urban centers. Similar frosts occurred in Gorzów Wielkopolski and Zakopane, where mercury columns indicated -10.1 and -10 degrees, respectively. Meteorologists are closely observing condensation levels of water vapor using <przypis title=