Yellow snow over Arkhangelsk
Researchers have concluded that the yellow snow which fell over Arkhangelsk Oblast, Komi Republic and the Nenets AO this week stems from dust and sand from southern parts of the country.
According to regional meteorological authorities, the yellow-orange coloured snow which fell over major parts of Northwest Russia the days 25-26 March, contained dust and sand which was transported with strong winds from the southern regions of Kalmykia and Volgograd. The researchers say to RIA Novosti that the dust and sand could have been brought up in atmospheric layers by strong winds and powerful vertical streams.
