Unseasonable snowfall in the northern districts of the Nizhny Novgorod region recorded on May 2.
08:31 2 MayNews Flash
May's Cold Snap: Unexpected Snowfall hits Nizhny Novgorod Region
Though Spring is blooming elsewhere, parts of Nizhny Novgorod region got a chilly surprise on May 2nd when snowflakes started falling in the Krasnobakovsky, Urensky, and Shakhunsky districts. Local chatter on Telegram confirms this odd weather event.
Old Man Winter seemed to have made an unwelcome return, taking many motorists off guard. Unprepared drivers faced slippery roads and icy conditions. For instance, in Shakhunsky district, a seasoned driver of a VAZ vehicle lost control on an icy road and ended up in a ditch due to the unanticipated weather shift.
Historically, the region has witnessed winter-like conditions. A significant snowstorm in early April 2025 produced widespread disruptions, and while no specific May snowfall details exist in available data, forecasts indicate cool and unsettled weather patterns during Russia’s May holidays (May 1–11) with daytime temperatures hardly touching +10–16°C and nighttime lows of +5–10°C. The rough patch seems to align with the usual cold and wet spring weather rather than a generous helping of snow.
Amidst the chilly spring atmosphere, over 70% of the country remains snow-covered as of late April, according to meteorological reports. While the regional forecast primarily focuses on rain shower, the area remains vulnerable to sudden dips in temperature and the ensuing disruptions due to the delay in spring transition. Icy roads and fallen trees could pose a significant threat to traffic, especially in district-level hotspots like Krasnobakovsky, Urensky, and Shakhunsky.
Remember to brace yourself for the cold as you hit the roads over the next few days and keep a close eye on the ever-changing weather patterns. Stay safe, drivers!
- The snowfall that hit Nizhny Novgorod region on May 2nd extended to the Krasnobakovsky, Urensky, and Shakhunsky districts, surprising many drivers who encountered slippery roads and icy conditions.
- A VAZ vehicle driver in the Shakhunsky district lost control on an icy road due to the recent snowfall, highlighting the challenges posed by the abrupt weather shift.
- Despite the unexpected snowfall, the general news and weather forecasts suggest cool and unsettled weather patterns for Russia's May holidays, with daytime temperatures barely reaching 10–16°C and nighttime lows of 5–10°C.
- With more than 70% of the country still snow-covered, the regions like Krasnobakovsky, Urensky, and Shakhunsky remain vulnerable to sudden temperature drops, posing risks to traffic due to icy roads and fallen trees.
