Perm Meteorologist Forecasts Snowfall to Worsen Traffic on Friday

Meteorologist Andrey Shikhov predicts the ongoing snowfall in Perm will intensify overnight and continue until Friday noon, potentially worsening traffic congestion.

Mar 1, 2026

Karpinsky Street was congested at 8:50 p.m., with traffic jams having built up since 5 p.m.
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Natalia Glavatskikh / 59.RU

Today«s snowfall triggered severe multi-kilometer traffic jams and several dozen accidents across Perm. However, this is only the beginning. Andrey Shikhov described what awaits residents on the night and day of January 30.

According to Perm State National Research University (PSNRU) scientist Andrey Shikhov, the snowfall will intensify from midnight and continue until noon on January 30. During this time, more than 10 centimeters (4 inches) of snow will fall.

“After that, the intensity of the snowfall will decline. However, the snow accumulation tomorrow will be significantly greater than today, and the traffic situation may also be much worse than today,” Shikhov told 59.RU.

You can follow the current situation in the city in our snow online broadcast.