Meteorologists Predict Abnormal February in Central Russia

What weather to expect for Yaroslavl residents in the last month of winter
Feb 26, 2026
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The Phobos weather center forecasts that February will be abnormally cold throughout Central Russia.
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Artem Bauman / 76.RU

Residents of Yaroslavl Oblast were warned about abnormal frosts from January 30 to February 3. According to meteorologists« forecasts, during this time, nighttime air temperatures will drop to -20…-26°C (-4…-15°F). This is 7-12 degrees below normal.

The last month of winter will not bring warmth to residents of Central Russia either.

«The beginning of February will continue the frosty period. Until the end of the first ten-day period, temperature readings will remain 4–6 degrees below normal. The second ten-day period of February is also expected to be colder than the climatic norm. And only closer to the end of calendar winter is there hope for temperatures to return to normal and even exceed it somewhat,» reported the Phobos center.

Weather forecast for Yaroslavl Oblast for the coming days:

  • Thursday, January 29: cloudy, with snow in places. Daytime air temperature: -10…-15°C (14…5°F);

  • Friday, January 30: cloudy with clearings, at night light snow in places. Nighttime air temperature: -19…-24°C (-2…-11°F), daytime: -12…-17°C (10…1°F);

  • Saturday, January 31: cloudy with clearings, no significant precipitation. Nighttime air temperature: -21…-26°C (-6…-15°F), daytime: -15…-20°C (5…-4°F);

  • Sunday, February 1: at night partly cloudy, during the day cloudy, snow. Nighttime air temperature: -22°C (-8°F), daytime: -18°C (-0°F);

  • Monday, February 2: cloudy, at night snow, during the day light snow. Nighttime air temperature: -18°C (-0°F), daytime: -12°C (10°F);

The up-to-date day-by-day forecast is also available on the service «Weather 76.RU».

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