More Frost or a Break? Weekend Weather Forecast in Tomsk

On the weekend — January 24 and 25 — strong frosts and adverse weather conditions are expected in Tomsk, which have been extended until January 26.

On Saturday, January 24, the weather will be cloudy, with light snow expected in Tomsk during the day and evening, according to Gismeteo forecasters. It will be windy in the first half of the day, but calm by evening. Overnight lows could reach -29 degrees Celsius (-20°F), daytime temperatures won«t rise above -26 degrees Celsius (-15°F), and by evening it will cool to -27 degrees Celsius (-17°F).

On Sunday, January 25, it will be cloudy and windless in the city overnight and in the morning. No precipitation is expected on this day. Overnight temperatures in Tomsk won«t rise above -28 degrees Celsius (-18°F), during the day — -24 degrees Celsius (-11°F). By evening, it will settle at -27 degrees Celsius (-17°F).

Until January 26, a «black sky» regime (an air quality alert) is in effect in Tomsk. Residents are advised to avoid driving in the city and temporarily prefer electric transport.

Earlier, we prepared a memo on first aid for frostbite. And in this article, we have compiled useful information for drivers whose cars have frozen.

By the way, if the frost doesn«t scare you, we remind you that ice towns and slides (winter entertainment venues) have resumed operation in Tomsk. Throughout the previous week, they were closed due to abnormally low temperatures.