Awaiting a Thaw: Updated February Weather Forecast for Altai Krai

The final month of winter in Altai Krai is expected to be variable, with forecasts suggesting potential thaws and cold spells.

Mar 8, 2026

A forecast map shows the expected weather conditions for February in the Altai Krai region.
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Natalya Laptsevich / 74.RU

Winter is gradually coming to an end. What has the last winter month, traditionally considered the most changeable in weather, prepared for us?

Yandex Weather predicts that February 12 will be the warmest day of the month in Altai Krai.
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Yandex Weather

At the same time, residents of the region face another winter month—February, which is traditionally considered the most changeable in weather. Should we expect serious frosts again or, on the contrary, a thaw? NGS22.RU found out by analyzing data from popular weather services.

Gismeteo forecasts a relatively warm start to February with several sunny days expected.
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Gismeteo

Yandex Weather

World Weather indicates a colder beginning to February, with temperatures decreasing later in the month.
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World Weather

Forecasts from Yandex Weather also give hope for a warm February. For instance, the first week of the month will be quite snowy, and the lowest temperature will reach -4 degrees Celsius (25°F). The warmest day according to the service«s forecast will be February 12—thermometers will show zero degrees Celsius (32°F), but then return to the usual -9…-13 degrees Celsius (16…9°F), which will persist until the end of the month.

Gismeteo

According to this site, the beginning of February will be quite warm. Already on February 6, the air temperature will be -4 degrees Celsius (25°F), with possible snowfalls. Throughout the entire month, according to preliminary data from meteorologists, the air temperature will range from -9 to -12 degrees Celsius (16 to 10°F). Judging by the forecast, residents of Altai Krai can expect many sunny days.

World Weather

According to the World Weather site, the beginning of the month will be colder, for example, on February 3, the temperature will be -14 degrees Celsius (7°F). The coldest day of the month will be February 9. There, according to preliminary data from meteorologists, the air temperature will be -18 degrees Celsius (0°F), after which the temperature will fall to -8…-10 degrees Celsius (18…14°F), which will last until the end of the month.