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Moscow Freezes: Record Winter Lows Hit Capital
26 Jan
Summary
- Moscow experienced its coldest night of winter on January 25th.
- The city recorded a low of -18.5°C (-1.3°F) at its main weather station.
- Suburban areas saw temperatures plummet to -27.6°C (-17.7°F).
Moscow endured its coldest night of the winter on January 25th, as temperatures plummeted to unprecedented lows. The capital's primary weather station registered a chilling -18.5 degrees Celsius (-1.3°F), breaking the previous record set just two days prior.
Conditions were significantly harsher in the surrounding suburbs, with air temperatures reaching -27.6 degrees Celsius (-17.7°F). The Moscow Region saw its deepest freeze on the night of January 25th, with the towns of Cherusti and Lukhovitsy recording the lowest temperatures at -28.6°C (-19.5°F) and -28.7°C (-19.7°F), respectively.
However, forecasters indicate the peak of this cold snap has likely passed. Warmer air is expected to move in, bringing snow and moderating temperatures to between -10°C and -12°C (14°F to 10°F) for the next three days. January is predicted to conclude with another, milder cold spell.
