Krasnodar Region Leads Southern Russia in Snowfall with Over 70 Millimeters of Precipitation
Southern Russia battles extreme snow and rain as storm warnings persist
Southern Russia—including Kuban, Adygea, Crimea, Stavropol, Volgograd, and Karachay-Cherkessia—has been gripped by a cyclone bringing heavy snowfall and gusty winds, with no immediate signs of the storm abating.
According to data from Russia's Hydrometeorological Center, Krasnodar Region recorded the highest snowfall in the south over the past 24 hours, with 71 millimeters of precipitation. The mountainous areas of Sochi saw heavy snow (up to 46 mm), while the coastal zone experienced rain (up to 53 mm).
Karachay-Cherkessia received a mix of heavy snow and rain, totaling up to 45 mm of precipitation, Adygea saw up to 41 mm, and Volgograd Region recorded up to 23 mm.
As previously explained, precipitation measurements reflect the depth of water (in millimeters) that would accumulate on a perfectly flat surface. One millimeter of precipitation equals one kilogram of water per square meter (1 mm = 1 kg/m²). For example, 30 millimeters of precipitation means roughly three buckets of water per square meter.
A storm warning for heavy snow—classified as a hazardous weather event—remains in effect across Krasnodar Region until the morning of January 14.
