Abnormal Frosts to Hit Volgograd Region This Week
No sooner had Volgograd residents enjoyed the warming than a cyclone formed in the deep trough of the Mediterranean vortex with its center over the Black Sea. It is the cause of the approaching bad weather across the entire Southern Federal District and in Volgograd and the region in particular, reports the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia. Due to the cyclone, temperatures will again drop well below zero, and roads will be covered with snow and ice. Here is what to expect from the weather in the first days of February.
February 1, Sunday
The last day of the week promises varied precipitation. In the region, it will be rain and rain with snow turning to snow, in some places heavy, while in the city only light rain is expected, sometimes with snow, and wet, in the morning and afternoon. Across the entire region, fog, icy and frost phenomena, ice on roads, and wet snow sticking to wires and trees are expected. The wind will be strong.
Weather in Volgograd:
night 0…-5 °C (32…23 °F), in some northwestern areas -8…-13 °C (18…9 °F);
day +2…-3 °C (36…27 °F), in some northwestern areas -7…-12 °C (19…10 °F);
wind southerly turning to northwesterly, 8–13 m/s, with gusts up to 15–20 m/s in places.
Weather in the region:
night 0…-2 °C (32…28 °F); day 0…+2 °C (32…36 °F);
day 0…+2 °C (32…36 °F), dropping in the evening to -6…-8 °C (21…18 °F);
wind southerly turning to northwesterly 8–13 m/s.
February 2, Monday
At the start of the week, winter will immediately make its presence felt with severe frosts. Across the entire region, light snow, ice on roads, and snowpack are expected. In the city, no significant precipitation during the day. In the region, icy and frost phenomena and wet snow sticking to wires and trees persist. The wind will be strong.
Weather in Volgograd:
night -17…-19 °C (1…-2 °F);
day -11…-13 °C (12…9 °F);
wind at night northwesterly 6–11 m/s, during the day northeasterly 8–13 m/s.
Weather in the region:
night -17…-22 °C (1…-8 °F), in some areas of the northern half of the region -25…-30 °C (-13…-22 °F), in some areas of the southern half -10…-15 °C (14…5 °F);
day: -8…-13 °C (18…9 °F), in some areas of the northern half of the region -15…-20 °C (5…-4 °F);
wind at night northwesterly, 6–11 m/s, with gusts up to 15–20 m/s in places, during the day northeasterly, 8–13 m/s.
February 3, Tuesday
On Tuesday, heavy snowfall is expected across the entire region, especially at night, and moreover, ice and snowpack remain on the roads. The temperature bites due to the cold, and the wind is strong.
Weather in Volgograd:
night -12…-14 °C (10…7 °F);
day -8…-10 °C (18…14 °F);
wind at night northeasterly, 6–11 m/s, during the day northwesterly, 8–13 m/s.
Weather in the region:
night -15…-20 °C (5…-4 °F), in some areas of the northern half of the region -23…-28 °C (-9…-18 °F), in some areas of the southern half -10…-15 °C (14…5 °F);
day -10…-15 °C (14…5 °F), in some areas of the northern half of the region -15…-20 °C (5…-4 °F), in some areas of the southern half of the region -5…-10 °C (23…14 °F);
wind at night northeasterly, 6–11 m/s, during the day northwesterly, 8–13 m/s.
Incidentally, due to deteriorating weather conditions, particularly wet snow sticking to wires, Rosseti Yug (Rosseti South) has switched to a state of special readiness.
— If necessary, crews of power engineers promptly respond to household consumer appeals and eliminate local technological disruptions, — the press service of Rosseti Yug reported. — To report power supply interruptions and noticed damage to energy facilities, call the company«s contact center at 8 800 220-02-20 or the short number 220 (for mobile devices).
