“November and December will break all twenty-first-century scenarios.” Forecasters said what to prepare for
From ice storms in the north to anomalous thaws in the center: we analyze what to prepare for residents of different regions in November and December.
The end of 2026 promises to be one of the most meteorologically unstable periods in recent history. Climatologists record the breakdown of the usual models: a smooth transition from autumn to winter is canceled. Instead, we are waiting for a chaotic struggle of warm southern air masses and icy Arctic air, which will give rise to unprecedented unpredictability.
November: Rain, squalls and early snow
Central Russia will meet the month with slush and daily +3 ... +7 ° C, which by the middle of the month will be replaced by night frosts and wet snow. In the North-West (especially in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region) squally winds of up to 20 m / s are expected, and in Karelia and the Murmansk region, stable snow cover will lie earlier than usual.
December: ice and flames
Temperature contrast will peak. Siberia and the Urals will plunge into real frosts to -30 ° C, while the European part of the country can get stuck in abnormal thaws (+2 ... + 5 ° C), which is completely atypical for the height of winter. The Far East (especially Vladivostok) is waiting for a dangerous scenario: sharp jumps from +3 ° C to -10 ° C will lead to a total icing of roads and utility networks.
South and Caucasus: fogs and avalanches
The Krasnodar Territory and the Rostov Region will bathe in relative heat (up to +15°C), but they will be covered by thick fogs and prolonged downpours. But in the mountains of the Caucasus, heavy snowfalls will repeatedly increase the risk of avalanches and blocking key routes.
Strike on infrastructure and health
Sharp changes in pressure and temperature are a direct blow to the vessels. Cardiologists strongly advise people with chronic diseases to be on the alert and control their health. Utilities will have to work for wear, eliminating ice congestion and the consequences of sudden whims of nature.
Meteorologists are unanimous in their opinion: residents of all regions should prepare cars, first aid kits in advance and morally tune in to the extreme weather turns of the finals of 2026.
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