Moscow Residents Brace for Severe Frosts After Cold Snap Warning

Over the weekend, Moscow and the Moscow region will experience a noticeable cold snap, warned leading specialist from the FOBOS center Mikhail Leus in a conversation with MSK1.RU. In the capital, the air temperature will drop at night to -21 degrees Celsius (-6 degrees Fahrenheit).

‘After the snowfalls, residents of Moscow and the region will also face a test of severe frosts. In Moscow from January 30 to February 2, night temperatures are expected to range from -16 to -21 degrees Celsius (approximately 3 to -6 degrees Fahrenheit). Daytime temperatures — within -10 to -15 °C (14 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit),’ said the meteorologist.

In the Moscow region, he forecasts night frosts down to minus 26 degrees Celsius (-15 degrees Fahrenheit). During the day in the Moscow region, it will be the same as in the capital — minus 10-15 °C (14 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit). As for the snowfall, it will stop already tonight, Leus promised.

The bad weather has been tormenting residents of Moscow and the region for the third day. Snow is blocking roads, causing dozens of buses to be delayed in the capital. Yesterday, the snowfall simply paralyzed exits from the city.

The most resourceful Muscovites are making money from this — they offer to dig out cars for money. MSK1.RU studied the spontaneously emerged market and spoke with both customers and performers.