Daytime activities scheduled for students in grades 1 through 5 (secondary shift) in Yakutsk have been declared active.

Daytime activities scheduled for students in grades 1 through 5 (secondary shift) in Yakutsk have been declared active.

Hangin' Out in Yakutsk: Where It's Not Just Cold, It's Brutal

Stop! Attention all parents and students in the City District of Yakutsk! Listen up! Today, January 16, the second shift for students from 1st to 5th grade is canceled due to the bone-chilling cold. So, grab that extra cup of hot cocoa, light a fire, and snuggle up!

Now, you might be wondering, why the sudden snow day? Well buckle up, because winter in Yakutsk ain't no walk in the park (or even a drive down the street)! This city, situated in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), divides the warmth from the cold like your favorite uncle divides his fortune...unequally. With temperatures often plummeting below minus 40°C ( minus 40 °F), it's no wonder Yakutsk is known as one of the coldest cities on the planet.

Fans of the snow will feel right at home here, as the winter climate pretty much lasts forever (okay, maybe just 6 months, but still...could you handle that in New York?). Each day brings shorter hours of daylight, frozen ground, and a landscape that looks like a snow globe on steroids.

Now, you might be thinking, "Hey, isn't there supposed to be a school today?" Well, you're not the only one asking! The Education Department of the City District Administration is right on it. They've got procedures in place to ensure the safety of students during the harshest of conditions, like today.

While there's no such thing as a snowflake being the same, the schools in Yakutsk operate in much the same way. They'll use the following factors to determine a snow day: dangerously low temperatures, transportation disruptions, and heating or power outages. If any of those elements makes being at school hazardous, you'll be spending an extra day cooped up inside, dreaming of warmer days.

Looking for more information about the weather forecast or any other school updates? Check out the Yakutsk Hydromet Center's Telegram channel! They'll keep you updated on the coldest of days and warmest of school closures.

Now, we all know you can't live by snow days alone. So once the thaw sets in and the streets are safe to snowball fight on, make sure to keep an eye on our Telegram channel, VKontakte, Classmates, WhatsApp, and Twitter for all the latest news in Yakutsk. And remember, whatever happens, always stay warm, stay safe, and most importantly, stay schooled up!

FAST FACTS

• Yakutsk is one of the coldest cities in the world, with temperatures dropping below minus 40°C ( minus 40 °F) on a regular basis.
• The city is situated in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), where winter lasts for 6 months.
• Schools in Yakutsk have procedures in place to ensure safety during extreme winter conditions.
• The Education Department will use factors such as dangerously low temperatures, transportation disruptions, and heating or power outages to determine snow days.
• Information on weather forecasts and school updates can be found on the Yakutsk Hydromet Center's Telegram channel.

YAKUTSK FAQ

• Why is Yakutsk so cold? The extreme cold in Yakutsk is due to its location in the far north of Russia, where the cold air mass from Siberia accumulates.
• What's the coldest temperature ever recorded in Yakutsk? The coldest temperature ever recorded in Yakutsk was minus 71.2°C (minus 96.2°F) in 1892.
• What precautions do schools take during extreme cold weather? Schools in Yakutsk take precautions such as monitoring outdoor temperatures, heating systems, and transportation services to ensure student safety during extreme cold weather.

1. For those seeking additional information about the current weather conditions, school updates, and general news from Yakutsk, the Yakutsk Hydromet Center's Telegram channel will keep you updated on the coldest days and any school closures related to weather.
2. Amidst the education-and-self-development opportunities available through various platforms like Telegram, VKontakte, Classmates, WhatsApp, and Twitter, it is essential to prioritize general-news sources such as the weather forecast for the safety and well-being of students in Yakutsk.

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