During November, bitterly cold, snowy weather halted late spring
wheat harvesting.
In particular, un-harvested spring wheat in southern portions
of Russia’s Siberia District remained covered in a moderate to deep snow-pack,
with a persistent arctic air mass keeping much of the region encased in snow.
These areas do not typically grow much winter wheat due to
the harsh winters.
Snow and cold also halted late autumn fieldwork in the
south, though the cotton harvest was reportedly completed before the cold,
snowy weather arrived.