Parts of Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula are struggling under record-breaking snowfall. Powerful storms have dumped several metres of snow over four days, covering roads, buildings, and homes. In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the capital of Kamchatka Krai, road conditions remain "critical," according to The Moscow Times. Meteorologists say this snowfall is the heaviest in more than 50 years. The city saw an average snow height of around 170 cm, with some snow drifts exceeding 2.5 metres. In some places, drifts reached up to five metres, blocking building entrances and burying cars. Locals were seen digging out vehicles and carving paths through the towering snowbanks. Children enjoyed sliding down large snow piles near tall buildings, while others went snow-gliding and diving into huge drifts. The heavy snowfall caused a state of emergency after at least two elderly men died from snow falling off roofs. Authorities warn that icicles and heavy snow on rooftops remain dangerous. Prolonged snow also increases avalanche risk in residential areas. Reuters reported that this is Kamchatka’s heaviest snowfall in about 60 years, disrupting transport and forcing residents to adjust to tough conditions. Officials are racing to clear roads and restore normal life in the region.