Blizzard disrupts power and travel to thousands in Sakhalin Island, Russia

Blizzard disrupts power and travel to thousands in Sakhalin Island, Russia

A powerful snowstorm with winds up to 119 km/h (74 mph) hit the Sakhalin Island, Russia, on March 11, 2020. The severe weather caused widespread disruptions to power, travel, and classes, affecting thousands of people. The Ministry of Emergency Situations extended…

Moscow records warmest winter since 1880 when record-keeping began

Moscow records warmest winter since 1880 when record-keeping began

The 2019/20 winter season was Moscow's warmest winter season since record-keeping started 140 years ago. This was also the first winter averaging at or above 0 °C (32 °F). Russia's forecasting center head Roman Vilfand said that Russia's average…

‘Brutal’ freezing November temperatures spread across northeast Russia

‘Brutal’ freezing November temperatures spread across northeast Russia

An intense Arctic outbreak has developed over Russia, resulting in below-freezing temperatures in mid and late November, with Verhojansk station reporting a numbing -54 °C (-65.2 °F) on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Although such temperatures are nothing new…

Heavy snow hits Moscow, causing traffic jams and flight delays, Russia

Heavy snow hits Moscow, causing traffic jams and flight delays, Russia

Snow fell on Russian capital Moscow on February 13, 2019, causing traffic jams and flight delays. The event sparked media frenzy about it being record-breaking and strongest in 140 years. However, a quick look at data provided, including pictures and videos,…

Severe flash floods in Krasnodar region, southern Russia

Severe flash floods in Krasnodar region, southern Russia

At least 6 people have been killed and several injured after severe flash floods hit Krasnodar region of southern Russia on October 24 and 25, 2018. The regional governor declared a state of emergency. Heavy rains affected much of Black Sea coast, from the town of…

‘Serious temperature anomaly’ in parts of Siberia, Russia

‘Serious temperature anomaly’ in parts of Siberia, Russia

A Siberian High, also known as Siberian Anticyclone, caused serious temperature anomaly Central Siberia on November 18, 2017, causing average daily temperatures to drop 10 – 12 °C (18 – 21.6 °F) below the climatic norm. Over the past couple of days,…