Snowfall across parts of Vladivostok and several nearby communities in Primorsky Krai has left some residents without electricity. Emergency services are actively working to restore power and stabilize the regional grid after this bout of severe winter weather affected multiple districts and settlements.
Crews have been dispatched to clear damaged lines and reconnect affected homes and facilities. The complex task includes addressing overlapping wires on Popov Island and extending to the Pervomaisky and Sovetsky districts of Vladivostok. Efforts also cover the rural areas of Razdolnoye, Terekhovka, Tikhiy, Nezhino, the Nadezhdinsky district, Kravtsovka, and the Khasan district. During this operation, teams are prioritizing critical infrastructure and households with the most urgent needs. The projected timetable indicated that power restoration would continue toward midday on Monday, with completion anticipated as the day progresses, though the exact time can vary depending on weather conditions and on-site findings.
Local electrical engineers report that, on the ground, electricity has already been restored to a large portion of the settlements within the Khasanovsky district. This progress reflects coordinated efforts among power utilities, emergency responders, and local authorities to minimize disruption and accelerate the return of normal services for residents who rely on electricity for heating, communication, and daily activities.
Beyond electricity, the heavy snowfall also disrupted road networks and public transportation. Snow clearance crews have been active across affected routes, and roadways are being reopened in a staged fashion to ensure safe travel. Bus services have resumed in many previously impacted corridors as streets are cleared and conditions improve, helping residents access essential services and maintain mobility despite the winter storm.
Earlier weather observations from the Moscow weather bureau indicated that precipitation accumulated as 14 millimeters in Moscow during the day, with a total of 16 millimeters recorded within a single day in the broader region. The precipitation arrived in a mixed form, including snow, sleet, rain, and freezing rain, contributing to hazardous travel conditions and elevated ice buildup in exposed areas. Local meteorologists continue to monitor a developing winter pattern that could bring additional snowfall and potential precipitation in the coming days.
Residents are advised to stay indoors where possible during ongoing restoration efforts, keep lines of communication open with utility providers for updates, and follow official guidance on safety precautions for winter weather. Utility crews remain focused on restoring full power and stabilizing infrastructure, while transit operators work to maintain reliable service as conditions permit. The situation continues to evolve with additional weather developments, and authorities will provide further updates as they become available.