In Tartu-Tõravere, the average temperature in January was recorded at -9.7 degrees Celsius, which, while colder than usual, is not unprecedented. Historically, about one in six Januarys over the past 150 years has been colder than this year. Looking ahead, February is expected to maintain similar average temperatures. What stands out this winter is the extreme lack of precipitation, with Tõravere recording only 9 millimeters of rain in January, marking it as the third driest January in the history of measurements. Additionally, the first three weeks of February continued this trend, yielding just 1 millimeter of precipitation, resulting in minimal snowfall of only a few centimeters. A southward cyclone's influence brought about 8 millimeters of precipitation to Võru in early February, but this remains a stark contrast to the overall seasonal dryness. Such dry winters are common in Eastern Siberia, where cities like Yakutsk experience extreme dryness due to persistent high-pressure systems during the winter months. The article highlights a broader climatic context, suggesting similarities between the weather patterns in Estonia and regions known for their severe winter dryness, indicating possibly shifting climatic conditions that may affect future weather in Estonia as well.