The Siberian cold that has gripped the country is expected to mark the turning point at the weekend. In a direct link to ABC News meteorology, Lajda Porja from MeteoAlb said that the country will go through a week of low temperatures, while rains will give way to frosts.
"Siberian cold has covered the country on Sunday, bringing a drastic drop in temperatures. Kukësi, Bulqiza and Peshkopia will record extremely low temperatures up to -11.
Also, Korca is expected to reach values of -8, which are expected to decrease even more in Darda and Voskopoja, even -14 degrees. Low temperatures were recorded across the country. Tirana today -2 degrees. This cold will last all week, Tuesday and Wednesday will bring a drop of 1.5 degrees." - said Porja while adding that no rain is expected.
"We don't expect rain, frost will be problematic in areas with low temperatures. We remain at these temperatures until Thursday. In the second part of next week, we will have an increase in temperatures. Until the middle of February we will be under the influence of very cold mornings, but without rain." - she said.
As for the capital, Porja said that Tirana will experience sunny but cold weather and that there will be no snowfall.