Residents of St. Petersburg were caught off guard on August 25 when an unexpected snowstorm blanketed the city, transforming streets and parks in the heart of summer.
What started as heavy rain quickly turned into wet snow and hail, leaving locals scrambling to deal with flooded roads and slippery sidewalks.
Locals Capture Snow and Hail Chaos
Videos shared on the Telegram channel “Piter Live” showed thick layers of wet snow covering roads, steps, and entrances to underground crossings.
Hailstones were scattered across asphalt, while strong currents of water from the downpour pooled in streets, creating temporary floods.
Many residents expressed shock, pointing out that snow in the middle of August is practically unheard of in St. Petersburg.
Summer Snow Hits Other Parts of Russia
The unusual weather wasn’t confined to St. Petersburg. Earlier in August, snow had already fallen in the Irkutsk region, particularly in the Balagansky and Zalarinsky districts.
Local gardeners in these areas reported that some of their crops suffered due to the sudden cold, highlighting the practical impact of these unpredictable shifts in the climate.
A Sign of Unpredictable Weather Patterns
While Russians are familiar with severe winter storms, the appearance of snow and hail during the summer months is rare enough to raise eyebrows.
Meteorologists say these anomalies underline the increasingly unpredictable nature of weather patterns across the country, leaving residents to adapt to extremes in both heat and cold within the same season.
