On January 24, 2024, a severe winter storm hit the Sakhalin region in Far East Russia, leading to the declaration of a state of emergency by regional authorities. Governor Valery Limarenko announced that emergency services were working non-stop to manage the extreme weather conditions that began on Tuesday night, over 6,000 kilometers east of Moscow. The blizzard caused significant disruptions, paralyzing public transportation in the regional capital, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, and rendering major roadways impassable. Residents were seen on social media struggling with snowdrifts towering above their heads, and even heavy-duty plowing equipment was stuck in the snow-laden streets. Authorities recommended that businesses allow employees to work from home to avoid the hazardous conditions. Despite the storm, some residents continued their daily activities, navigating through the transformed snowy landscape.