Temperature in St. Petersburg 5-6 Degrees Below Normal
On January 28, abnormally cold weather is expected in St. Petersburg. In Moscow, heavy snowfall continues, increasing snowdrift heights.
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A view of snowy conditions in St. Petersburg as temperatures drop below seasonal averages.
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The weather in St. Petersburg on January 28 is influenced by the ridge of the Scandinavian anticyclone. Despite high atmospheric pressure, the sky is covered with dense clouds, and occasional light snow is expected. Daytime temperatures will be 5–6 degrees below the climatic norm: in the city, -8…-10°C (18…14°F), and in the region, -8…-13°C (18…9°F). The wind is north-easterly at 2–7 m/s. Pressure remains stable at 762 mm Hg, slightly above normal.
Weather data showing snowfall accumulation in Moscow reaching record levels for the winter.
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In Moscow, an atmospheric front will bring new snowfall, with some areas experiencing intense snow. This will raise the snow cover height to the highest levels of the current winter. The temperature background will drop slightly below the daily norm, forecasted at -6…-8°C (21…18°F).
Over the past 24 hours, the capital has received 20% of the monthly precipitation norm. As noted by leading specialist Yevgeny Tishkovets from the FOBOS center, half-meter snowdrifts have formed for the first time this winter season. At the VDNKh weather station, snow depth is 52 cm (20 inches), at Balchug — 53 cm (21 inches), and in Tushino — 55 cm (22 inches).
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