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Climate & Environment
25 April 2025

Spring Weather Brings Unusual Conditions Across Russia

From snow grains in St. Petersburg to fluctuating temperatures in Khanty-Mansiysk, the weather surprises continue this weekend.

On Friday, April 25, 2025, residents of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug can expect a mix of weather conditions as temperatures vary across the region. During the day, temperatures will range from +4 to +9 degrees Celsius, while nighttime temperatures are predicted to drop between -1 and +4 degrees. In the southern and western parts of the region, warmer weather is anticipated, with daytime highs reaching up to +19 degrees and nighttime lows around +10 degrees.

Moderate snowfall mixed with rain is also forecasted, along with variable cloud cover. Winds are expected to blow from the southwest at speeds of 5 to 10 m/s.

In Khanty-Mansiysk, the morning will bring light rain, with temperatures hovering between +4 and +5 degrees. As the day progresses, precipitation is expected to cease, allowing temperatures to rise to between +6 and +9 degrees. However, the evening will see a slight drop in temperature, settling between +4 and +8 degrees. Nighttime temperatures will range from +1 to +3 degrees, with winds shifting from the south to the northwest at 3 to 4 m/s.

Meanwhile, in Surgut, residents will wake up to rain mixed with snow, with temperatures ranging from +2 to +5 degrees in the morning. By midday, only rain is expected, with temperatures increasing to between +5 and +6 degrees. As evening approaches, precipitation will stop, leading to cloudy skies and a slight temperature drop to between +3 and +5 degrees. Nighttime temperatures are predicted to range from 0 to +2 degrees, with winds from the south transitioning to the northwest at 3 to 4 m/s.

In Nizhnevartovsk, the morning forecast includes rain mixed with snow, with temperatures ranging from +1 to +4 degrees. During the day, only rain is expected, with temperatures between +4 and +5 degrees. The evening forecast indicates continued precipitation with a slight cooling to between +3 and +4 degrees. Nighttime will see the precipitation stop, but temperatures will drop significantly to between 0 and +2 degrees, with winds shifting from the south to the northwest at 3 to 6 m/s.

In Nefteyugansk, the weather will begin with light rain in the morning, with temperatures reaching +2 to +5 degrees. Rain is expected to continue through the afternoon, with temperatures peaking at +5 degrees. The evening will bring cloudy skies and a slight cooling to between +2 and +4 degrees, while nighttime temperatures will range from 0 to +2 degrees. Winds will be from the south, transitioning to the west and northwest at 4 to 5 m/s.

Looking ahead to Saturday, April 26, the forecast for Nizhny Novgorod indicates that daytime temperatures will only reach up to +7 degrees, with nighttime temperatures dropping to around 0 degrees. The sky is expected to be cloudy, with atmospheric pressure holding steady at 748 mm Hg and humidity levels between 44 and 61%. Winds are predicted to come from the northwest at 5 to 7 m/s.

On Sunday, April 27, temperatures in Nizhny Novgorod will dip even further, with daytime highs of only +5 degrees and nighttime lows plummeting to -2 degrees. The forecast predicts cloudy skies with occasional clearings. Atmospheric pressure is expected to rise to 750 mm Hg, with humidity levels between 43 and 58%. Winds will continue from the northwest at 5 to 8 m/s. Additionally, the UV index for the weekend is expected to be between three and four points, while the magnetic field will remain calm at two to four points.

In a rather unusual weather event, St. Petersburg experienced a rare type of precipitation on April 25, 2025. Snow grains fell in some areas of the city, particularly in the Bukvalny lane. Heavy precipitation has been reported in the Pushkin district, with residents sharing photos of the unusual weather. According to Yandex.Weather, the precipitation is moving in a strip across the southwest of St. Petersburg, extending into the Leningrad region. A powerful cloud is currently positioned over the eastern areas of the region, and by 2 p.m., there is a possibility of hail, with precipitation expected to cease by 5 p.m.

St. Petersburg is currently situated behind a cyclone that has brought in anomalously cold air from Finland. This chilly air mass is expected to linger over the region into the weekend, with more snow anticipated.

As the weather continues to fluctuate, residents across these regions are advised to stay updated on the forecasts and prepare for the varying conditions. The unusual weather patterns, particularly the snow grains in St. Petersburg, serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of spring weather in Russia.