Moscow is bracing for heavy snowfall and icy conditions. Reports circulating on the Telegram channel of the capital’s Ministry of Transport warn residents and visitors to expect significant winter weather today. Meteorologists predicted that snow would fall through the day, accompanied by blizzards and strong winds, with a real possibility of ice forming on roads. The advisory urged caution for anyone behind the wheel and stressed the importance of attentive driving in these conditions.
Officials advised drivers to maintain extra space between vehicles, to avoid abrupt steering or braking, and to keep eyes on the road rather than mobile devices. The guidance was clear about tricky sections, especially when climbing hills and when entering or exiting bridges and overpasses, where icy patches are most likely to form. The message underscored that weather conditions could deteriorate rapidly, prompting drivers to slow down and reduce risk on the highways and city streets alike.
Forecasts from Evgeniy Tishkovets, a senior meteorologist with the Phobos weather center, indicated that the capital would see snowstorms beginning in the evening of November 23. Visibility was expected to shrink to between 1 and 3 kilometers; the snow cover was projected to rise by about 2 to 4 centimeters during the night, with further reductions in sight to roughly 200–500 meters during the late hours. These indicators signaled a rapid intensification of winter viewing conditions for residents and travelers in Moscow.
Looking ahead, the snow depth was forecast to reach 5–7 centimeters by November 24, increasing through the weekend to about 8–9 centimeters. This progression aligns with the typical first-ten-days-of-December norms for the city. With ongoing snowfall anticipated into the following week, forecasters predicted the snow cover could accumulate to roughly 10–15 centimeters by Monday, shaping travel plans and road maintenance strategies across the metropolitan area.
In related planning, authorities noted that uniform rules for the use of anti-icing materials on suburban roads were prepared by order of Rosavtodor. The updated rules aim to standardize when anti-icing treatments should begin, particularly after snowfall starts, and when accumulated snow should be removed from the roadway. During the transition to these guidelines, road services will be prohibited from staining oncoming vehicles with chemicals. This clarification is intended to improve safety and streamline winter operations across transport networks in and around Moscow. Officials also highlighted that such measures help protect drivers and pedestrians during heavy snow events and icy stretches.
Separately, market observers reported that the price of winter tires had risen by almost 10 percent since the start of autumn, reflecting broader supply and demand dynamics in tires and seasonal gear. This price movement may influence purchasing decisions for drivers preparing for the snow season, alongside the evolving road safety recommendations and maintenance practices being issued by transportation agencies and meteorological services.