Ice has spread across parts of the Nizhny Novgorod region, prompting authorities to declare high alert in nine municipalities as freezing rain continues. Reports from the regional government’s press service confirm the situation has escalated in several districts, triggering precautionary measures and emergency readiness across the area.
The onset of freezing rain began on December 11, and power disruptions have already been reported. Officials announced that high alert is in effect in the Voznesensky, Bogorodsky, Gorodetsky, Sechenovsky, Sergachsky and Balakhna districts, along with the Vorotynsky urban district, as well as in Bor and Arzamas. The ministry noted that by 15:00 power outages affected 324 settlements across 22 municipalities, underscoring the widespread impact of the weather event.
Forecasts indicate that continued cloud cover and precipitation will shift from snow to rain in the near term, likely leading to more ice formation on surfaces, slippery roads, and occasional pools of slushy snow in lower-lying areas. Travelers and residents are advised to exercise caution, plan for possible travel delays, and remain alert to local weather updates as conditions evolve.
Roman Vilfand, who previously served as the scientific director of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia, noted potential precipitation records in the works. He commented that an all-time high for one-day rainfall could be challenged in Moscow around Monday, December 12, highlighting the broader regional significance of the ongoing weather pattern.