In Moscow, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy and clear on Saturday, January 6, with occasional light snowfall, icing and the temperature to drop to -17°C. This was reported on the website of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center.
-15…-17°C is expected throughout the day in the capital. The temperature is expected to reach -25°C on Sunday night, with light snow and occasional icing.
On Saturday, the temperature in the Moscow region will vary between -14…-19°C. On Sunday night the thermometer may drop to -28°C.
The wind blows from the southeast at 2-7 m/s during the day and from the northwest at 4-9 m/s on Sunday night. Atmospheric pressure will be approximately 746 mmHg.
Before that, the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia warned Muscovites and guests of the capital talk about the abnormal cold at Christmas.
The agency recommended not using electrical appliances not designed for this purpose to heat rooms and not overloading electrical networks when using electric heaters. They also urged that devices should not be left unattended.
Previously cardiologists warned About the increased risk of heart attack and stroke in winter.