Meteorologists reported temperatures dropping to −42 degrees Celsius in Sverdlovsk Oblast.

      Sverdlovsk Region will experience a sharp cold snap for a day. Meteorologists reported that in the north of the region the air temperature may drop to -42°C.

      Thus, according to the Hydrometeorological Center, on December 25 variable cloudiness is expected, mostly without precipitation, with local hoarfrost. West wind 2-7 m/s. Temperature at night -27°C to -32°C, in the mountains and low-lying areas -37°C to -42°C, daytime -24°C to -29°C, in the mountains and low-lying areas down to -34°C.

      In Yekaterinburg no significant precipitation, night -29°C, day -25°C.

      On December 26 partly cloudy, mostly without precipitation. Southwest wind 3-8 m/s. Temperature at night -27°C to -32°C, in the far north down to -37°C, daytime -14°C to -19°C, in the north down to -24°C.

      In Yekaterinburg no significant precipitation, night -28°C, day -15°C.

      On December 27 partly cloudy, mostly without precipitation, light snow in the southwest. Southwest wind 4-9 m/s. Temperature at night -14°C to -19°C, in the north down to -24°C, daytime -9°C to -14°C, in the far north down to -19°C.

      In Yekaterinburg no significant precipitation, night -15°C, day -10°C.

      Such severe frosts are not expected on New Year’s night.