The regional capital of the Kamchatka Peninsula has been struck by the heaviest snowfall in nearly 60 years, leaving large sections of the city completely buried. In just the first half of January, snowfall in some areas exceeded 2 meters, following an extraordinary 3.7 meters in December alone. Images emerging from the city show cars almost entirely submerged, entrances to residential buildings blocked by towering snowbanks, and residents forced to dig tunnels just to move in and out of their homes. Roads have been rendered impassable, public transport disrupted, and emergency services stretched thin. Locals have dubbed the situation a “snow apocalypse,” as accumulation in certain neighborhoods has reportedly reached the height of three to four stories, an astonishing visual marker of the storm’s intensity. Authorities have declared a state of emergency as crews race to clear critical infrastructure and restore mobility. Kamchatka is no stranger to harsh winters, but even by Siberi...