Night frost broke records at eight stations, mainly in lower areas

Temperatures in the Czech Republic dropped below minus 14 degrees Celsius in the mountains overnight, with record lows reported at several meteorological stations. The lowest temperature was recorded at Jizerka, reaching minus 14.2 degrees. New records were also set in lower altitudes, with six out of eight stations surpassing historical lows. For instance, Čáslav recorded minus 6.4 degrees, breaking a record from 1969. The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute warns that freezing temperatures will continue into the weekend, with lows expected between zero and minus four degrees Celsius. Cloud cover is anticipated to increase next week, raising morning temperatures.