Heavy snowfall struck Russia’s Far Eastern Magadan region on Thursday, bringing traffic to a near standstill as roads became treacherous under the weight of wet snow. Trucks struggled to climb snow-covered inclines, while intercity bus services were delayed or suspended entirely, leaving residents stranded at stations. Authorities deployed snowplows to clear routes and urged drivers to avoid long-distance travel as conditions worsened.
The disruption forced some motorists to abandon their vehicles, with multiple bus lines canceling departures due to the hazardous conditions. Forecasters warned of additional heavy, wet snow and strong winds, compounding the challenges for recovery efforts. Snowplows worked to reopen key routes, but officials gave no timeline for when normal service might resume.
