Snow blankets Sochi's mountains, as a storm strikes the coastal region of the resort.
Early Winter Arrives in Sochi: Unusual September Snowfall and Storm Hits the Black Sea Resorts
Last year, an unusual weather event occurred in Sochi, Russia, as the first snow of the season fell on September 22 in the mountains. This early winter precipitation was reported at an altitude of 2500 meters in Krasnaya Polyana, a popular ski resort.
Footage from cameras at 2509 meters in the 'Rosa Khutor' resort, another renowned ski destination, showed the first winter precipitation. Snow was also recorded on the 'Primula' and 'Fiolka' trails on the Southern slope.
The storm that brought the early snow hit the Sochi coast in the morning. Forecasters had predicted heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and gusts of wind up to 20 m/s in the area. The press service of the Sochi mayor's office had issued a storm warning and warned of a five-point storm in the Black Sea area by the end of September 19, with wave heights reaching three meters.
In addition to the snowfall, a lightning strike over the mountains near Adler was reported on September 22. The current strength of the lightning was measured at 215 kiloamperes, initially causing confusion as it was initially mistaken for air defense activity. Experts noted that typical lightning currents are around 20-30 kiloamperes, making this strike an unusual event.
Residents and visitors were advised to avoid water activities and not to park cars under trees, billboards, or other structures due to the potential hazards posed by the storm. No new information about the current weather conditions in Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi, or the resorts was provided.
The precise water temperature for Krasnodar Krai on September 21, 2021, is not available. Generally, sea surface temperatures in the Black Sea region near Krasnodar Krai in September can range between approximately 20°C to 25°C, but no exact data for that date is provided.
Despite the early snowfall, the Black Sea resorts are experiencing cooling, indicating a shift in the season. No new information about the first snowfall in Sochi's mountains for autumn 2022 or 2025 was provided in this report.
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