Residents of the Amur region were warned of an impending snow storm

A snow storm is expected in the Amur region from February 19 to 24. The deterioration of weather conditions is associated with the approach of an extensive western cyclone.

According to PriamurMedia news agency with reference to the Amur Hydrometeorological Center, from February 19 to February 20, snow is forecast mainly in the northern regions, especially in the northeast, heavy in places.

And from February 21 to February 24, when the cyclone shifts and warm masses arrive, the region will significantly warm up and wet snow will pass. At the same time, the air temperature may rise to +1 degree, with the exception of the extreme northwest.

The heaviest precipitation will be on February 22. It is possible for wet snow to stick to the wires, snow on the roads and icy conditions. At the same time, wind gusts will reach 20 m/s.

A sharp cold snap is possible from February 24. The air temperature will be 2-4 degrees below normal.

Earlier it was reported that the Carnival week will be frosty in most Russian regions. The cold weather has returned to Moscow and the Moscow region: the lowest temperature will be at night on Wednesday, February 18, up to -25 degrees. And residents of most of Siberia will face 30-degree frosts. Temperatures below normal are expected in Yakutia and the Magadan region. At the same time, residents of the Omsk region are expecting rain.

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