Russia's Kamchatka is under mounds of snow now: What has led to this and what travellers should know

Russia's remote Kamchatka Peninsula is grappling with a record-breaking snowstorm, burying homes and halting daily life. This extreme weather event, attributed to persistent low-pressure systems and Arctic air, has led to a state of emergency. While travel is currently impossible, the region remains a dream destination for adventurers, promising a winter wonderland once conditions improve.

Russia's Kamchatka is under mounds of snow now: What has led to this and what travellers should know
Russia's remote Kamchatka Peninsula is grappling with a record-breaking snowstorm, burying homes and halting daily life. This extreme weather event, attributed to persistent low-pressure systems and Arctic air, has led to a state of emergency. While travel is currently impossible, the region remains a dream destination for adventurers, promising a winter wonderland once conditions improve.