Siberian Snow Surprise: Summer's Unexpected Winter Guest

Unexpected Snowstorm Hits Siberia Days Before Summer Western Siberia experienced an unprecedented late-May snowstorm, baffling meteorologists and residents alike. The unexpected winter blast blanketed cities and towns in Novosibirsk, Altai Krai, and Kemerovo Oblast, with snow accumulating to significant depths. Temperatures plummeted to -6 degrees Celsius, a stark contrast to the expected summer warmth. The video footage shows snow-covered streets, vehicles buried under snowdrifts, and even a snowman erected in a field. "I've lived here my entire life, and I've never seen anything like it this late in the year," said one Novosibirsk resident in a social media post. The unexpected snowfall has caused disruption, with the Ministry of Emergency Situations warning of potential power line outages due to the weight of the wet snow. Despite the unusual weather, the video concludes with the forecast promising warmer temperatures by the weekend. This unexpected late-season snowstorm serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Siberian weather.