Phobos predicts the heaviest snowfall in Moscow in more than half a century

Leading specialist at the Phobos weather center, Evgeny Tishkovets, said that this week in central Russia will be characterized by prolonged snowfalls. According to him, on Friday, December 15, 19–24 mm of precipitation will fall in Moscow under the influence of the Mediterranean cyclone. This is almost 40% of the monthly norm, noted in Telegram Mr. Tishkovets. He clarified that the upcoming snowfall will be the heaviest in more than half a century.

Hydrometeorological center predictedthat it will snow in Moscow until the end of the week. In the Moscow region announced Yellow weather alert due to very low temperatures? ice and wind up to 15 m/s. By data Hydrometeorological Center, today, December 11, in Moscow it is expected to be –5…–7°C (in the Moscow region from –7° to –10°C), snow and ice. On December 12, in the capital the temperature will drop slightly to –4…–6°C (in the region –3…–8°C), snow is forecast, heavy in places and with blizzards.

Laura Keffer