Frosty weather persists in Petersburg due to Scandinavian anticyclone

On January 30, frosty weather with no precipitation is expected in Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast. The cause is a Scandinavian anticyclone that remains on the periphery of the region.
Mar 2, 2026
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On January 30, St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast continue to be under the influence of a Scandinavian anticyclone. Frosty weather has settled in the region, and no precipitation is expected.

In the city, variable cloudiness is expected. Thermometers will show -10…-12 degrees Celsius (14…10 degrees Fahrenheit), and in the oblast, it will cool down to -10…-15 degrees Celsius (14…5 degrees Fahrenheit). The wind will be northerly, with a speed of 1-6 meters per second. Atmospheric pressure will continue to rise and reach 770 millimeters of mercury, which is above average values.

On Saturday, January 31, no precipitation is expected either. At night, the air temperature will drop to -15…-17 degrees Celsius (5…1 degrees Fahrenheit), and during the day, it will warm up to -11…-13 degrees Celsius (12…9 degrees Fahrenheit).

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