Winter 2025 Braces Russia for Record Cold and Heavy Snow
Last winter proved to be one of the mildest in meteorological history, but the coming winter will bring Russians a string of trials. According to the latest data from meteorologists, winter 2025 will be the coldest in the last two centuries. It is expected that temperatures will be significantly below normal, and precipitation will exceed the norm by almost two times, according to DEITA. Photo from open sources.
In This Article:
- Primorsky Krai Braces for Minus 35°C, Winds to 20 m/s and 400 mm of Snow
- Central Russia Braces for Deep Cold Minus 35°C in Moscow and Region with More Snow
- Kamchatka and the Far East Face Minus 32°C with Strong Winds and Snow Nearly Doubling
- Arctic Chill Driven by Polar Air Masses and Circulation Shifts Spreads South and East
- Prepare Now for a Tough Winter and Protect Infrastructure
Primorsky Krai Braces for Minus 35°C, Winds to 20 m/s and 400 mm of Snow
Forecasts indicate the most extreme conditions are expected in Primorsky Krai, where temperatures could fall to minus 35°C, accompanied by strong winds up to 20 meters per second and a record amount of snow — about 400 mm. Similar forecasts extend to neighboring regions of Siberia and the Urals. In particular, the Urals are expected to see a temperature drop to minus 40°C, accompanied by mass snowfall of around 350 mm.
Central Russia Braces for Deep Cold Minus 35°C in Moscow and Region with More Snow
As for central Russia, the region is expected to experience a significant cooling, bringing the average winter temperature to the levels of past centuries. Thus, Moscow and Moscow Oblast will face winter months with temperatures down to minus 35°C and a substantial increase in snowfall relative to last season.
Kamchatka and the Far East Face Minus 32°C with Strong Winds and Snow Nearly Doubling
However, not only Siberia and Central Russia will face issues due to the sharp deterioration of weather conditions. The Kamchatka Peninsula and the Far East will witness a sharp drop in temperature down to minus 32°C. The region has prepared for increased wind intensity and heavy snow, the volume of which will exceed usual values by nearly two times.
Arctic Chill Driven by Polar Air Masses and Circulation Shifts Spreads South and East
Experts emphasize that such a change in climatic conditions is driven by the influence of polar air masses and changes in atmospheric circulation. The already noted intensification of cyclonic activity contributes to the spread of Arctic cold far south and east of the continent, making the coming winter one of the most challenging periods of the last century.
Prepare Now for a Tough Winter and Protect Infrastructure
The upcoming winter in Russia promises to be difficult and unpredictable, so it is worth preparing in advance for new natural conditions and organizing additional protection of infrastructure from possible consequences.
