Frosts Down to -40°C to Persist in Chelyabinsk Oblast
Abnormally cold weather will persist in the Southern Urals at least until the beginning of next week, with nighttime temperatures dropping to -40 degrees Celsius (-40°F).
Feb 4, 2026 0
The ongoing frosty conditions in the region are characterized by a lack of precipitation and sustained low temperatures.
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The regional hydrometeorological center reported on January 23 that abnormally frosty weather will persist in the Southern Urals over the weekend and at the beginning of next week.
Synoptic maps display the influence of the Siberian anticyclone, leading to clear skies and intense cold.
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Forecasters explained:
Regional weather forecasts detail the temperature extremes and predict a gradual warming trend only by mid-week.
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In the coming days, the territory of Chelyabinsk Oblast remains under the influence of the ridge of the Siberian anticyclone. Abnormally cold and frosty weather still persists, no significant precipitation is expected.
- On the night of January 24, Chelyabinsk is forecast to have -30…-32°C (-22…-26°F), during the day -21…-23°C (-6…-9°F). Across the oblast, at night -28…-33°C (-18…-27°F), in lowlands down to -40°C (-40°F); during the day -19…-24°C (-2…-11°F), in lowlands down to -30°C (-22°F).
- On the night of Sunday, Chelyabinsk -30…-32°C (-22…-26°F), during the day -19…-21°C (-2…-6°F). Across the oblast, at night -27…-32°C (-17…-26°F), in the south down to -37°C (-35°F); during the day -16…-21°C (3…-6°F), in the south -21…-26°C (-6…-15°F).
- On the night of Monday, Chelyabinsk -30…-32°C (-22…-26°F), during the day -18…-20°C (0…-4°F). Across the oblast, at night -27…-32°C (-17…-26°F), in lowlands down to -36°C (-33°F); during the day in the northern half -16…-21°C (3…-6°F), in the southern -19…-24°C (-2…-11°F).
Significant warming, according to forecasts, is expected only by the middle of next week.
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