Latest Winter News from Russia

30-Degree Frosts Hit; Coldest Areas in Ryazan Region Named30-Degree Frosts Hit; Coldest Areas in Ryazan Region Named
30-Degree Frosts Hit; Coldest Areas in Ryazan Region NamedHere is the temperature recorded in different areas of the region.
Frosts to Continue in Ulyanovsk at Start of Work WeekFrosts to Continue in Ulyanovsk at Start of Work Week
Frosts to Continue in Ulyanovsk at Start of Work WeekAbnormally cold weather continues to grip the Ulyanovsk region as the work week begins.
Omsk to Warm to -6°C After Severe Cold SnapOmsk to Warm to -6°C After Severe Cold Snap
Omsk to Warm to -6°C After Severe Cold SnapOmsk and the Omsk region will experience several more cold days before a significant warming in the second half of the week.
Frosts to -42°C could cancel Tyumen school lessonsFrosts to -42°C could cancel Tyumen school lessons
Frosts to -42°C could cancel Tyumen school lessonsMeteorologists in Tyumen Region are predicting extreme cold that could result in school closures.
Extreme Cold in Tyumen May Cancel School AgainExtreme Cold in Tyumen May Cancel School Again
Extreme Cold in Tyumen May Cancel School AgainForecasters have issued an emergency warning for abnormally cold weather in the Tyumen region, where temperatures are expected to plunge 10 degrees below the norm.
Blizzard to Hit Arkhangelsk Oblast; Weather OutlookBlizzard to Hit Arkhangelsk Oblast; Weather Outlook
Blizzard to Hit Arkhangelsk Oblast; Weather OutlookA blizzard is forecasted for Arkhangelsk Oblast on Sunday, with strong winds and freezing temperatures, following a brief respite from severe cold.
Abnormal Frosts Transform Yugra Into Ice and Snow WonderlandAbnormal Frosts Transform Yugra Into Ice and Snow Wonderland
Abnormal Frosts Transform Yugra Into Ice and Snow WonderlandA collection of striking images shows how weeks of extreme cold have blanketed Russia's Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (Yugra) in ice and snow.
When to Plant Seedlings in 2026: Lunar Calendar and DatesWhen to Plant Seedlings in 2026: Lunar Calendar and Dates
When to Plant Seedlings in 2026: Lunar Calendar and DatesA Novosibirsk agronomist outlines the optimal planting schedule for seedlings in 2026, including a lunar calendar for gardeners from February through May.
Bone-chilling cold forecast for Ufa from meteorologistsBone-chilling cold forecast for Ufa from meteorologists
Bone-chilling cold forecast for Ufa from meteorologistsResidents of Ufa, the capital of Bashkiria, face another day of severe cold on 25 January, with temperatures dropping to -30°C.
Warming Trend for Bashkortostan: Meteorologist's Detailed ForecastWarming Trend for Bashkortostan: Meteorologist's Detailed Forecast
Warming Trend for Bashkortostan: Meteorologist's Detailed ForecastA meteorologist predicts a warming trend will begin across Bashkortostan next week, with temperatures in some southern areas expected to reach as high as -4°C (25°F).
Krasnoyarsk's January frost to ease by week's endKrasnoyarsk's January frost to ease by week's end
Krasnoyarsk's January frost to ease by week's endThe NGS24 weather service forecasts a gradual warming in Krasnoyarsk next week, with temperatures approaching zero by the end of the week.
Warming to -7°C forecast for Novosibirsk in late JanuaryWarming to -7°C forecast for Novosibirsk in late January
Warming to -7°C forecast for Novosibirsk in late JanuaryWeather services predict a rise in temperatures for Novosibirsk residents as the last week of January approaches, with highs expected to reach -7°C (19°F).
Weather forecast brings relief to Transbaikal as temperatures riseWeather forecast brings relief to Transbaikal as temperatures rise
Weather forecast brings relief to Transbaikal as temperatures riseDaytime temperatures are forecast to reach -23 degrees Celsius (-9 degrees Fahrenheit).
No Precipitation but Icy Winds: Sunday Weather Forecast for Primorsky KraiNo Precipitation but Icy Winds: Sunday Weather Forecast for Primorsky Krai
No Precipitation but Icy Winds: Sunday Weather Forecast for Primorsky KraiTemperatures have dropped to -38 °C (-36 °F), creating severe winter conditions across the region.
Snowfalls Expected in Arkhangelsk Oblast: Sunday Weather ForecastSnowfalls Expected in Arkhangelsk Oblast: Sunday Weather Forecast
Snowfalls Expected in Arkhangelsk Oblast: Sunday Weather ForecastThe Northern Hydrometeorological Service (UGMS) forecasts snowfall and blizzards in Arkhangelsk Oblast on Sunday, January 25, with temperatures dropping below freezing.
Ice Flowers in Nizhny Novgorod: Phenomenon and ConditionsIce Flowers in Nizhny Novgorod: Phenomenon and Conditions
Ice Flowers in Nizhny Novgorod: Phenomenon and ConditionsA photographer in Nizhny Novgorod has documented ice flowers, a rare natural formation, in the city's Sovetsky district during severe frosts.
Rare Ice Flowers Bloom in Nizhny NovgorodRare Ice Flowers Bloom in Nizhny Novgorod
Rare Ice Flowers Bloom in Nizhny NovgorodDuring severe frosts in Nizhny Novgorod, photographer Natalia Burukhina captured rare ice flowers, a natural phenomenon that forms under specific conditions.
Snowy and Warm February in Nizhny Novgorod RegionSnowy and Warm February in Nizhny Novgorod Region
Snowy and Warm February in Nizhny Novgorod RegionFebruary 2026 in the region is expected to be warmer than usual, but with heavy snowfall. Meanwhile, cold spells will hit at the end of January.
Ryazan Astronomers Capture Aurora Pillars in New PhotoRyazan Astronomers Capture Aurora Pillars in New Photo
Ryazan Astronomers Capture Aurora Pillars in New PhotoPillars of the northern lights were visible on a Ryazan camera, with local astronomers sharing images after a solar flare aimed at Earth.
Don't Put Away the Shovels: A Snowy February is Forecast for Nizhny Novgorod RegionDon't Put Away the Shovels: A Snowy February is Forecast for Nizhny Novgorod Region
Don't Put Away the Shovels: A Snowy February is Forecast for Nizhny Novgorod RegionFebruary 2026 in the Nizhny Novgorod region is expected to be snowy but warm, according to a preliminary forecast from emergency services.
Samara residents witness a wonder on the Volga — videoSamara residents witness a wonder on the Volga — video
Samara residents witness a wonder on the Volga — videoYou've definitely never seen anything like this!
Streets Captive to Snowdrifts: Who Clears Roads and Sidewalks in NovosibirskStreets Captive to Snowdrifts: Who Clears Roads and Sidewalks in Novosibirsk
Streets Captive to Snowdrifts: Who Clears Roads and Sidewalks in NovosibirskNovosibirsk residents are dissatisfied with snow removal on roads and sidewalks, leaving streets buried for weeks. NGS has collected complaints and determined when authorities are responsible and when management companies should handle it.
Perm Woman Captures Deserted Stone City in -30°C FrostPerm Woman Captures Deserted Stone City in -30°C Frost
Perm Woman Captures Deserted Stone City in -30°C FrostA resident of Perm has shared photographs of the typically popular Stone City tourist site, completely deserted due to temperatures plunging to -30°C (-22°F).
Flooding begins in Kuban as rivers overflowFlooding begins in Kuban as rivers overflow
Flooding begins in Kuban as rivers overflowEarlier, a storm warning was issued in the region.
Long snowfall to hit Perm Krai after severe frosts, forecast saysLong snowfall to hit Perm Krai after severe frosts, forecast says
Long snowfall to hit Perm Krai after severe frosts, forecast saysPerm Krai is set for extended snowfall following a period of intense cold, with detailed forecasts indicating when the weather will shift.