St. Pete scenes: snow on the canals

Footage from St. Petersburg shows the city's canals 'covered' with a thick layer of snow. This phenomenon, known as 'snegura,' occurs when snow does not melt but accumulates above the water surface, forming a viscous mass. As a result, a seemingly wintry carpet forms above Russian canals, visually resembling cotton sagging over the water. Photos and videos taken along the Neva embankments demonstrate how snow gradually transforms into a large fibrous structure that can persist for a long time until the melting and disintegration phase begins. Experts note that such snow formation is typical for cold winters when air temperatures are significantly below freezing, and the city's topography contributes to snow accumulation above water surfaces.