Frosts to -25 Degrees Expected in Yaroslavl Region

Authorities in Yaroslavl Oblast have warned residents of air temperatures dropping to -25 degrees Celsius (-13°F) at night.

The cold snap is forecast from 18:00 on January 23 and will last until January 26.

«Drivers! When planning intercity trips in low temperatures, make sure to have a supply of fuel, drinking water, and warm clothing,» appealed the regional government to motorists.

From 14:00 on January 23 to 14:00 on January 27, at the 134 km mark of the federal highway M-8 «Moscow-Kholmogory» in Pereslavl-Zalessky, near the traffic police post, a warming point will be operational.

In emergency cases, you can call 112.

The peak of the frosts, according to meteorologists, will occur on the upcoming weekend, January 24 and 25.

Starting next week, temperatures will begin to rise: on Monday, January 26, around -13 degrees Celsius (9°F) are expected during the day, and on Tuesday, January 27, up to -6 degrees Celsius (21°F).

However, the weather will be cloudy with precipitation in the form of snow.