Winter will be the worst in 200 years. Forecasters said what to prepare for

The coming winter of 2026-2027 promises to be a real test for the people of Russia. According to the latest climate models, we are not waiting for the usual protracted frosts, but extreme and sharp temperature swings.

The steady cold will linger, but when it comes, its impulses will build. The peak of anomalies is predicted for January: in just 24 hours, the temperature can make a jump of 20-25 degrees. Short-term thaw with rain will be instantly replaced by hard freezing.

This alternation of heat and frost will create ideal conditions for long and dangerous ice. This should be especially prepared for residents of the western regions of the country. Precipitation is also not easy: a sharp imbalance is predicted. Some areas risk being left with almost no snow, while others will be covered by powerful cyclones that can rash the monthly norm in just 10 to 14 days. This will seriously complicate the work of rescuers and utilities.

Who's on guard?

• Drivers: Change tires to winter tires in advance. The roadway will change state from wet asphalt to ice rink in one day.

• Housing workers: services are ordered to strengthen control over icicles and ice on roofs and sidewalks.

Meteo-dependent: Doctors sound the alarm. Jumps in atmospheric pressure are harmful for people with heart and vascular diseases. Control your health and do not postpone a visit to the doctor at the first alarming symptoms.

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