Anomalous Frosts Return to Volgograd Region
Severe frosts, snowfalls, and icy conditions are expected in the region in early February. Energy companies have been put on high alert.
Mar 8, 2026 0
A cyclonic system over the Black Sea is set to bring anomalous frosts and snowfall to the Volgograd region.
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Cold weather is returning to the Volgograd region after a brief warm spell. According to the Russian Hydrometeorological Center, the worsening weather is due to a cyclone that formed over the Black Sea in a trough of the Mediterranean vortex. It will bring to the region, as well as to other subjects of the Southern Federal District, a sharp drop in temperature below zero, precipitation, and icy conditions.
Sunday, 1 February
On the last day of the week, mixed precipitation is forecast for the region: rain turning to wet snow and snow, heavy in places. In Volgograd, light rain is expected, sometimes with snow, mainly in the morning and daytime hours. Across the region, fog, icy conditions, and ice on roads are likely, as well as wet snow sticking to trees and power lines. The wind will be strong.
Forecast for Volgograd:
- Night: from 0 to -5 °C (32 to 23 °F), in some northwestern areas from -8 to -13 °C (18 to 9 °F).
- Day: from +2 to -3 °C (36 to 27 °F), in some northwestern areas from -7 to -12 °C (19 to 10 °F).
- Wind: southerly, turning northwesterly, 8–13 m/s, with gusts up to 15–20 m/s in places.
Forecast for the region:
- Night: from 0 to -2 °C (32 to 28 °F).
- Day: from 0 to +2 °C (32 to 36 °F), with a drop in the evening to -6…-8 °C (21 to 18 °F).
- Wind: southerly turning northwesterly, 8–13 m/s.
Monday, 2 February
On the first working day of the week, severe frosts will strike. Light snow, icy conditions, and snowpack on roads are expected. In Volgograd, precipitation during the day will be insignificant, while in the region, the likelihood of icy phenomena and snow sticking to power lines will persist. The wind will remain strong.
Forecast for Volgograd:
- Night: -17…-19 °C (1 to -2 °F).
- Day: -11…-13 °C (12 to 9 °F).
- Wind: at night northwesterly 6–11 m/s, during the day northeasterly 8–13 m/s.
Forecast for the region:
- Night: -17…-22 °C (1 to -8 °F), in northern areas down to -25…-30 °C (-13 to -22 °F), in southern areas -10…-15 °C (14 to 5 °F).
- Day: -8…-13 °C (18 to 9 °F), in the north of the region down to -15…-20 °C (5 to -4 °F).
- Wind: at night northwesterly 6–11 m/s (gusts up to 15–20 m/s), during the day northeasterly 8–13 m/s.
Tuesday, 3 February
On Tuesday, the region will experience heavy snowfall, especially during the night. Icy conditions and snowpack on roads will persist. The temperature will remain low, and the wind strong.
Forecast for Volgograd:
- Night: -12…-14 °C (10 to 7 °F).
- Day: -8…-10 °C (18 to 14 °F).
- Wind: at night northeasterly 6–11 m/s, during the day northwesterly 8–13 m/s.
Forecast for the region:
- Night: -15…-20 °C (5 to -4 °F), in the north down to -23…-28 °C (-9 to -18 °F), in the south down to -10…-15 °C (14 to 5 °F).
- Day: -10…-15 °C (14 to 5 °F), in the north down to -15…-20 °C (5 to -4 °F), in the south down to -5…-10 °C (23 to 14 °F).
- Wind: at night northeasterly 6–11 m/s, during the day northwesterly 8–13 m/s.
Due to the worsening weather conditions and the risk of wet snow sticking to power lines, the company Rosseti Yug has switched to a high-alert mode.
«If necessary, energy crews promptly respond to household consumer requests and eliminate local technological disruptions,» the company«s press service reported. »To report power supply issues and observed damage to energy facilities, call the company«s contact center at 8 800 220-02-20 or the short number 220 (for mobile devices).»
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