Is this just a Ukrainian problem - or is this happening all over the world?

❄️ What's happening with winter in Ukraine?

The climate in Ukraine has changed noticeably in recent years:

Winters have become milder and warmer

There's almost no stable snow cover

Frosts are short-lived

Rain is becoming more frequent in winter

The weather is unstable: today +5, tomorrow -2, then above zero again

For many regions of Ukraine, snow has become the exception, not the norm.

🌍 Is this just Ukraine?

The short answer is no, it's a global process.

Similar changes are observed:

in Europe (Germany, Poland, France, Italy)

in North America

in parts of Russia

in Japan and China (except mountainous regions)

Even in countries that previously had snowy and cold winters, people are now increasingly talking about "lost winter."

🔥 Why is this happening?

The main reason is global warming, caused by:

increased CO₂ emissions

burning oil, gas, and coal

deforestation

rapid growth of industry and transport

The average global temperature is rising, and even +1 - 1.5°C is enough to completely change the climate patterns of regions.

🌧️ Why doesn't the snow stick?

Even if snow falls, it melts quickly because:

temperatures are often around freezing or above

warm air masses arrive from the Atlantic

the soil doesn't freeze as it used to

As a result, snow simply doesn't have the conditions to last long.

⚠️ Is it dangerous or just unusual?

It's not just a matter of comfort or nostalgia. The lack of snow affects:

agriculture

groundwater levels

rivers and reservoirs

ecosystems

future harvests

Snow used to serve as a natural "water reservoir." Without it, spring becomes drier.

❓ What's next?

Scientists believe that typical snowy winters in Ukraine will become less common. Heavy snowfalls are possible, but they will be sudden and short-lived - like climate anomalies, not the norm.

🌱 Summary

Snow has almost disappeared in Ukraine - and that's a fact.

This is part of global climate change.

This situation is observed in many countries.

Winter hasn't disappeared completely, but it has become different.

We are already living in a new climate, not a "temporary aberration."