Sverdlovsk Oblast buried under record snow as temperatures plummet to -30°C
Heavy snowfall swept across Sverdlovsk Oblast on January 29, covering large parts of the region. Some areas saw snow depths climb beyond 70 cm, with Shamary recording the highest at 73 cm. The extreme weather has brought a mix of deep snow and plunging temperatures, though no major disruptions have been reported so far.
The worst of the snow struck Kachkanar, where 15 mm of precipitation fell in just 24 hours. Yekaterinburg saw shallower but still significant depths of 39 cm. By January 30, snow was set to return to the southern districts, including Yekaterinburg, while northern areas faced a sudden drop in temperatures.
Temperatures in the northern parts of the region are expected to fall sharply to between -25 and -30°C. Central Sverdlovsk Oblast will also see a deep freeze, with readings of -15 to -20°C. Meanwhile, the far south will stay relatively mild until February 1.
As of January 31, no official reports have highlighted serious issues with transport, schools, or businesses. Winter maintenance crews appear to be managing the conditions without major delays or closures.
The latest snowfall has deepened existing snow cover in many areas, with Shamary holding the record at 73 cm. While temperatures continue to drop sharply in the north, the region's infrastructure remains operational. Routine winter procedures are keeping disruptions to a minimum for now.
