Severe Cold and Snow Disrupt Perm Region, Russia

The Perm region in Russia is experiencing a significant cold snap accompanied by heavy snowfall and blizzards, disrupting normal conditions and prompting weather alerts. Temperatures have plummeted rapidly, with some areas reporting extreme frosts and record-breaking snow accumulation.

Rapid Temperature Drop

A sharp decrease in temperature was recorded in Perm on Monday, March 9, 2026. The Bolshoye Savino airport weather station reported a drop from -7°C to -17°C in just two hours and ten minutes. Similar conditions were observed in other parts of the region, with Ust-Kulom registering -30°C. The Gainy weather station recorded -24°C with wind gusts reaching up to 13 m/s earlier today.

Snowfall and Blizzard Conditions

The cold snap is coupled with substantial snowfall and blizzard conditions, reducing visibility to 1000 meters or less in many areas. Over the past night, precipitation levels reached 6 mm in Perm, Okhansk, Lysva, Cherdyn, Chermoz, and Berezniki. Southern and northwestern areas of the region received slightly less, with 3–5 mm of precipitation. Chermoz experienced the highest snowfall with 9 mm, followed by Perm with 6 mm.

Record Snow Accumulation

Snow cover has reached new seasonal highs across the region. As of today, Cherdyn has 111 cm of snow, Chernushka has 91 cm, and Perm has 92 cm. Further snowfall is expected in the east of the region, particularly in Lysva, and an additional 3–5 mm is forecast for Perm.

Airport Information

Perm International Airport (IATA: PEE, ICAO: USPP), located at Bolshoye Savino, 16 kilometers (9.9 miles) southwest of Perm, is operational but travelers should expect potential disruptions due to the weather conditions. Perm International Airport website provides updated flight information.

Regional Impact

The “Dangerous Natural Phenomena of the Perm Territory” Telegram channel is providing ongoing updates on the situation. Residents are advised to exercise caution and stay informed about the latest weather forecasts.