Evgeny Tishkovets, leading expert of the Phobos meteorological center, said that freezing rain was recorded in Moscow on the morning of February 1. The relevant publication appeared on his website. telegram channel.
“At 06:00 Moscow time, it is snowing in VDNKh, freezing rain in Balchug, ice in Tushino,” the weather forecaster said.
Ice was reported in Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Ostafyevo, Podmoskovnaya and Kolomna.
“Ice phenomena are observed in certain regions of the northern half of the Russian Plain: Vladimir, Ivanovo, Nizhny Novgorod, Tver and Arkhangelsk regions, in Udmurtia, Perm Territory, Komi, Karelia,” the forecaster added, urging Russians to be careful on the road.
Before that, the Ministry of Emergencies warned About freezing rain and ice in Moscow on the night of February 1.
Rescue department officials advised vehicle owners to drive slower and increase their distance from vehicles in front, avoid sudden driving maneuvers, and be careful and cautious. Pedestrians were advised to stay away from advertising structures and not to hide under trees.
Previously, electricity was not provided due to bad weather conditions and freezing rain stayed 540 thousand Russians.