Record-breaking snowfall of the 21st century hits Perm city hard
Blast from the Past: Perm's 2025 Spring Snowstorm
Hold onto your hats, folks! The city of Perm in Russia witnessed a massive snowfall back on April 28, 2025—an event some are calling the toughest 21st-century snow showdown for the region. The snow piled so high in some areas, it almost gave springtime a run for its money!
You might wonder, how much snow did we get? Alright, sit tight—the numbers may knock your socks off. A whopping 33 cm (12 inches) of snow blanketed Perm, while the neighboring Lysva saw an impressive 37 cm! Other cities like Kungur, Osa, Nizhnekamsk, and even Gubakha weren't far behind with snow depths ranging from 30 cm (Kungur) to 29 cm (Osa, Nizhnekamsk).
Speaking of numbers, let’s talk precipitation. 32 mm of water equivalent fell within 24 hours during this wild ride, which is an astonishing 88% of April's total monthly norm. It even surpassed the snowfall amounts from a similar event back in April 28-29, 2010. Boom!
But don't let the numbers fool you—this storm didn't just break records. It also caused quite a ruckus. The strong winds that reached up to 20 m/s and the ensuing storm warning produced some serious traffic mishaps. You could barely walk in the city without tripping over snowdrifts! It was like the winter wouldn't let go.
Adding to the mayhem, multiple accidents were reported, as well as nasty 9-10 level traffic jams and disruptions in public transportation. With spring knocking on the door, who would've thought we'd see that again?
The snowy chaos didn't just affect everyday life—it also targetedPerm's international airport, causing it to shut down temporarily due to poor visibility. And as if all that wasn't enough,Visibility at the weather station plummeted to a dismal 300 m!
Alright, alright, we get it. You want proof of this crazy event. Well, here it is: according to the GISC center (citing TASS), this 32-hour snowfall was the strongest spring storm in Perm in the 21st century.So, you can scratch winter off your calendar—for now!
So, buckle up, folks! When Mother Nature gets a wild hair up her sleeve, there's no telling what she'll throw at us. For more news on Russia and beyond, be sure to follow our Telegram channel @expert_mag**. Now get out there and brave the snow like a boss!
- The 2025 spring snowstorm in Perm, Russia on April 28th, dubbed the 'toughest 21st-century snow showdown' for the region, saw a massive snowfall of 33 cm (12 inches).
- The neighboring city of Lysva received an impressive 37 cm of snow, making it apparent that the snowfall was widespread, affecting cities like Kungur, Osa, Nizhnekamsk, and even Gubakha.
- Encountering a storm warning due to winds reaching up to 20 m/s, the city witnessed multiple accidents, 9-10 level traffic jams, and disruptions in public transportation.
- The GISC center confirmed that this 32-hour snowfall in Perm was the strongest spring storm in the 21st century, as reported by TASS.
