Rare Summer Snowfall Hits St. Petersburg in Late August

An unexpected snowstorm struck St. Petersburg on August 25, covering city streets with wet snow, hail, and causing significant flooding following heavy rains. Snow and Hail Reported by Locals According to the Telegram channel “Piter Live”, residents captured videos showing a dense layer of wet snow covering roads and the steps of underground crossings. Alongside the snowfall, hail was seen scattered across asphalt surfaces, while powerful streams of water flooded the streets after intense rainfall mixed with snow. Other Regions Also Hit by Summer Snow Unseasonal winter weather has not been limited to St. Petersburg. Earlier in mid-August, snowfall was reported in the Irkutsk region, particularly in the Balagansky and Zalarinsky districts. Local gardeners expressed concerns, noting that some of their crops did not survive the sudden cold snap.