The Kholmsk - Vanino ferry line ceased its operations until weather conditions improve, the regional Emergencies Ministry said. Railway and airport of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk are operating as usual.
The regional meteorological service has forecasted for the coming days unfavorable weather conditions in several districts. On November 24 and 25 the service expects heavy snowfall (over 30 mm in the east), moderate and strong gale on the coasts. Visibility is less than 500 m.