The southern stretches of the Krasnoyarsk Territory woke to the first snowfall brushing the peaks around Ergaki, a scene noted by staff at the Ergaki nature park visitor center. Local observers described roads dusted with powdery white, a sign that winter traffic plans may soon come into play. RIA News reported on the moment, emphasizing the snow’s arrival as a feature of the season turning point for highland routes and trail crossings.
A park representative offered a practical take on the weather, noting that the track conditions were clear for most travellers but recommending winter tires for added traction and safety. The official cautioned that the area could still experience flakes and colder pockets as the day wore on, and the message was clear to hikers and motorists alike: be prepared for changing conditions along mountain corridors. The same source added that the snowfall could intensify, especially along the higher elevations where the wind’s chill can magnify and visibility may drop suddenly.
Authorities from the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies for the Krasnoyarsk Territory issued a forecast that calls for more snow in the region, which could affect both travel plans and local weather planning. The forecast highlighted the potential for accumulating snow in the coming days, a reminder that winter gear, footwear, and road readiness remain priorities for residents and visitors who plan outdoor activities in the southern parts of the territory.
In a separate update, wind speeds were projected to rise along the southern zones, including areas south of the Taimyr peninsula. Forecasters predicted gusts in the range of 15 to 20 meters per second, with pockets of stronger wind possible in exposed areas. Some locales could experience gusts reaching 25 meters per second as a result of shifting weather patterns. The combination of gusty winds and fresh snow creates conditions that can affect driving, hiking, and outdoor work, leading authorities to urge heightened caution and the use of appropriate winter gear.
Additionally, sleet and rain were forecast for the Turukhansk region on the 25th, accompanied by brisk winds that could maintain speeds of 15 to 20 meters per second. Residents and visitors were advised to plan for damp travel conditions, with potential for slick surfaces on unpaved roads and trails. The ministry’s regional directorate reiterated the importance of checking local updates before venturing outdoors, especially in areas where weather can shift rapidly and accumulate on exposed surfaces.
Earlier, Evgeniy Tishkovets, a leading expert at the Phobos meteorological center, commented on the likelihood of Moscow experiencing its heaviest rainfall of September during Monday night. The forecast suggested that roughly 15 percent of the monthly precipitation tally could occur during that single event, underscoring the intensity of the capital’s late-summer to early-fall transition in weather patterns.
Residents of Moscow had already begun to remark on the approaching end of the Indian summer, with conversations focusing on a shift toward more unsettled, wetter conditions as autumn advances. The evolving weather picture in the capital highlighted the broader regional pattern of rapid changes from warm spells to wetter and windier days, a cycle common in transitional seasons.