Resumed Bus Services in Northern Regions

Bus travel resumes in northern districts of Sverdlovsk region, according to regional traffic police, following a temporary halt due to heavy snowfall, as reported on our website earlier.

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2025 May 1 . 5:40 PM

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Resumed Bus Services in Northern Regions

Sverdlovsk Oblast Lifts Passenger Bus Restrictions Following Severe Snowfall

Good news for travelers, folks! The northern areas of Sverdlovsk Oblast are back in business after the region traffic police announced the lift on restrictions for passenger bus movement. Previously, heavy snowfall shut down bus services in Ivdel, Severouralsk, Lesnoy, Krasnoturinsk, Serov, Novaya Lyalya, Verhoturye, Kachkanar, Nizhnyaya Tura, and Kushva.

Here's the rough details about the snowfall:- Kushva recorded 40mm of precipitation overnight, with snowfall increasing towards the north.- The highest amount of precipitation - around 52-53mm - was recorded in Krasnoturinsk, Verhoturye, and Kachkanar, which is twice the monthly norm.

As for the general scenario across the Sverdlovsk region, it's clear that heavy snowfall was prevalent, with strong winds and significant snow cover reported. Yekaterinburg, the regional capital, felt the brunt with storm totals reaching 2 to 4 centimeters, and conditions favoring rain at times.

So, if you were planning a trip up north, now might be the perfect time! Keep an eye on local weather reports for the most accurate info on your specific destination, though. In case you're in for more weather-related updates, remember to follow us on Zen and YouTube.

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The severe snowfall in the Sverdlovsk Oblast led to the closure of passenger bus services in several northern towns, but the region has now lifted the restrictions.
In Kushva, the snowfall recorded was 40mm, with the snowfall increasing towards the north, while Krasnoturinsk, Verhoturye, and Kachkanar reported around 52-53mm, which is twice the monthly norm.
Environmental-science experts are analyzing the impact of the heavy snowfall on the weather patterns in the region, as the snowfall was accompanied by strong winds and significant snow cover.
As we look towards 2025, it remains to be seen if such weather patterns will become the norm in the Sverdlovsk Oblast, highlighting the importance of ongoing weather research in the realm of science.