US EditionMoscow records heaviest snowfall in over 200 years
Moscow recorded its highest snowfall in over 200 years with up to 65 cm, causing major travel delays before temperatures plunge to minus 20 degrees Celsius, meteorologists said.
- On Thursday, Moscow recorded a second consecutive daily snowfall record with snow piles reaching as high as 60 cms, and Moscow State University meteorologists said the city has seen the largest snowfall this month in more than 200 years.
- The Moscow State University Meteorological Observatory said deep cyclones and sharp atmospheric fronts caused the snowfall, recording almost 92 mm of precipitation by January 29.
- Traffic monitoring services said morning commuters faced delays on major roadways including the Moscow Ring Road, while commuter trains were delayed and cars were stuck in traffic jams this evening.
- On Friday, temperatures are expected to plunge to minus 20 degrees Celsius with a high of minus 13 C, while the Russian Hydrometeorological Center issued a code `orange` advisory for dangerous weather.
- The situation links to broader regional storms and disruptions as images circulated online showed residents in the city of around 13 million struggling through heavy snow, while earlier this month Kamchatka region declared an emergency.
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Moscow was hit by another exceptionally heavy snowstorm on Wednesday and Thursday, causing traffic disruptions. So far in January, 76 centimeters of snow have fallen, the highest amount in more than 200 years. The region is also gripped by severe frosts, with temperatures expected to drop to -25°C over the weekend.
The capital of Russia has been recorded this month as the biggest fall in the last 200 years, according to the comments made by the State University of Moscow meteorology, AFP. "Ianaurie was...
Moscow records heaviest snowfall in 203 years
Russia's capital Moscow has this month seen the largest snowfall in more than 200 years, Moscow State University meteorologists said on Thursday. AFP images from the city of around 13 million people showed residents struggling to make their way through heavy piles of snow on the streets in its central district. Commuter trains in the Moscow area were delayed, AFP reporters witnessed, and cars were stuck in long traffic jams on Thursday evening. …
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The Moscow winter has not been as intense as it has been for many years, and the record levels are putting the population in trouble.
Low-pressure areas bring extraordinary snowfalls to Russia's capital. The city is experiencing a winter of historical proportions.
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