When to wait for the first snow in Novosibirsk: fresh forecast and how it happened before
On the night of October 7, 2026, residents of the Novosibirsk region have already noticed the first timid signs of winter: in the suburbs (for example, in the science city of Koltsovo), the first symbolic snow fell, slightly gutting cars
Chronicles of recent years: weather swings of Novosibirsk
The concepts of “first flying flakes” and “persistent snowdrifts” in Siberia have long been separated. Statistics from past seasons show that autumn has become extremely unpredictable:
From the history of meteorological observations: absolute records for 100 years
If you look at the centuries-old history of observations, the extreme points shift even more:
The earliest recorded snow was on September 5, 1968. The Arctic cyclone then brought down on Novosibirsk a full-fledged blizzard, which had to be removed by communal equipment.
The most recent first snow fell on November 4, 1987 - until then, the Siberian capital was dry, almost September weather.
The record for "naked" winter was recently broken. In 2022, stable, permanent snow cover was established only on December 8! Almost a month and a half, the city was chained by severe frosts in the complete absence of snowdrifts.
Climate “nervousness” and global warming
Meteorologists emphasize that global warming in Siberia is manifested not in ubiquitous heat, but in the growth of the so-called “nervousness” of the climate. Due to the destruction of stable air currents, the amplitude of temperature jumps increased. Sharp drops from +20 degrees to zero frosts within one week became the new norm for Novosibirsk. For this reason, the first snow almost never falls immediately: the thermal inertia of the warmed-up land during the summer makes it instantly melt, turning roads into porridge and morning ice.
Memo for citizens: how to meet bad weather
City services and the Ministry of Emergency Situations traditionally transfer equipment to high-alert mode before the first snowstorms. Residents are advised to:
Replace tyres: You need to go to the tire fitting when the average daily temperature drops to +5 ° C, without waiting for a strong storm.
Change your driving style: Double the distance and avoid sharp maneuvers on wet asphalt.
Check forecasts: monitor the operational situation through weather services and information resources, for example, news sites of Sib.fm Holding, such as MK in Novosibirsk.
