Cold Snap and Snowfall Hit St Petersburg
In St. Petersburg on January 24, cold weather persists with temperatures below -10 degrees Celsius (14°F). Some light snowfall is possible in places.
Feb 7, 2026 0
A panoramic webcam image shows the cold and snowy conditions in St Petersburg.
On Saturday, January 24, cloudy weather with clearings has set in in St. Petersburg. The air temperature has dropped below -10°C (14°F).
The weather site Meteovesti.ru offers comprehensive forecasts for St Petersburg and surrounding areas.
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According to the North-West Administration for Hydrometeorology, during the day thermometers will show -10…-12°C (14…10°F). The wind is southern and southeastern, weak. Icy conditions are forming on the roads, and atmospheric pressure will not change significantly. The region remains under the influence of a barometric ridge from the east, which causes cloudy weather with clearings and pockets of light snow. As noted by the FOBOS center, the weather is noticeably colder than average for this time of year.
The sun rose today at approximately 9:30 and will set at 16:51. The duration of daylight will be about 7 hours and 21 minutes.
For Sunday, forecasters promise cloudy weather with clearings without significant precipitation. At night, the temperature will drop to -15…-17°C (5…1°F), in some areas to -20°C (-4°F). During the day, -12…-14°C (10…7°F) is expected. On Monday, January 26, at night, -17…-19°C (1…-2°F) is forecast, in places down to -22°C (-8°F), during the day -11…-13°C (12…9°F) with some light snow.
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