Moscow Hit by Snowstorm, Causing Traffic Chaos and Poor Visibility
Moscow remains gripped by a severe snowstorm for the second consecutive day.
On Wednesday, January 28, Moscow was again under the power of a snowstorm. The blizzard in the capital has been continuing for the second day, and the bad weather led to ten-point traffic jams. MSK1.RU is conducting a live broadcast of what«s happening. And here we will share vivid footage of how the city weathered the bad weather.
Heavy snowfall reduces visibility to near zero on Moscow«s highways during the storm.
Snow has been falling in the capital since Tuesday, and in some places on Wednesday afternoon, almost nothing was visible.
Muscovites navigate the snowy streets on foot despite the blizzard conditions.
On the roads during a blizzard, it is especially difficult: traffic slows down, accidents become more frequent. Closer to evening, road closures played their role, and around the same time, traffic jams were rated at ten points. But difficulties were also present during the day.
Street cleaners and road service employees work tirelessly to clear snow from the city.
Muscovites and guests of the capital are traditionally urged to use public transport.
Special attention is given to clearing tram tracks to maintain public transport flow.
Some went about their business on foot — despite the storm.
A convoy of trucks works to remove snow from Moscow«s streets for processing.
Street sweepers and road service employees had a hard time. It was they who tried with all their might to deal with the consequences of the elements.
Special attention was paid to tram tracks to allow transport to pass.
There is also a lot of work for truck drivers who haul snow for melting. A whole line of such vehicles came into our lens.
During rush hour, Moscow came to a standstill in ten-point traffic jams. Closer to late evening, the situation improved, but some sections of roads are still highlighted in burgundy. These are Entuziastov Highway, Shchyolkovskoye Highway, the MKAD in the southeast, the M-4 Don Highway to the region, and Domodedovskoye Highway. On January 29, expect the continuation of the snow chaos, as well as local closures in the center of Moscow.
Read the full chronicle of what is happening in Moscow during the snow chaos.
