The Sakhalin Ministry of Transport and Roads reported that several bus routes in the region were temporarily suspended due to severe weather conditions. This update, relayed by RIA News, underscores how safety concerns drive rapid changes to regional transportation schedules.
The agency noted that intercity buses from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Poronaysk and to Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinsky, Vakhrushev, Makarov, Uglegorsk, and Shakhtersk were halted. In addition, passenger service between the cities of Makarov and Poronaysk was paused. These measures reflect a precautionary approach to protect travelers and crews when wind, snow, and other hazardous conditions are present, and they illustrate the careful coordination required to keep regional mobility secure. [RIA News]
Earlier, officials in southern Sakhalin issued an emergency warning in response to deteriorating weather conditions. Forecasts from the Sakhalin Hydrometeorological and Environmental Monitoring Department indicated heavy snowfall across multiple districts, including Makarovsky, Tomarinsky, Dolinsky, Korsakovsky, Kholmsky, Nevelsky, and Anivsky, with some parts of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk city also expected to experience significant snowfall. Piercing winds along coastal areas could reach 15 to 20 meters per second, and a blow-in snowstorm was forecast for the eastern regions. The Ministry of Emergencies cautioned residents about avalanche risks in the Dolinsky district and in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk itself. [RIA News]
There was also a prior decision to suspend ferry services between Sakhalin and the mainland in response to the same adverse weather, further limiting travel options for residents and visitors during the event. The disruptions highlight how maritime, road, and intercity connections can all be temporarily interrupted by snow, wind, and waves, and they emphasize the need for travelers to seek official travel advisories before planning trips. [RIA News]