Norisk, Russia, suffered heavy snowfall in November, doubles compared with previous years.
According to Tass News Agency, Norilsk, a city in the northern Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, suffered from severe weather such as heavy snow and strong winds. According to statistics, the amount of snowfall in November almost doubled the normal level.
The Norilsk municipal government issued a storm warning on Sunday and closed some highways. According to the local hydrometeorological center, a snowstorm is expected on Tuesday, when visibility will be less than 1,000 meters, winds will reach 12-17 meters per second, and gusts will reach 22-27 meters per second. Lower grade students are allowed not to attend school.
Many local residents posted videos and pictures on social networking sites, from which many road signs and cars were covered with snow. The mayor told the media that heavy snow weather has been going on for a week, and there are currently 50 snow shovels clearing the snow on the roads around the clock.
