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Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day

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A heavy snowstorm started in Moscow on Friday morning. According to meteorologists, it will not stop until Saturday.

A heavy snowstorm started in Moscow on Friday morning. According to meteorologists, it will not stop until Saturday. 

© RIA Novosti . Alexei Filippov / Go to the mediabankA heavy snowstorm started in Moscow on Friday morning. According to meteorologists, it will not stop until Saturday.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day - Sputnik International
1/11
A heavy snowstorm started in Moscow on Friday morning. According to meteorologists, it will not stop until Saturday.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Pesnia / Go to the mediabankThe Moscow utility services had prepared for the snowstorm. Early in the morning snow removal equipment was out on the streets.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day - Sputnik International
2/11
The Moscow utility services had prepared for the snowstorm. Early in the morning snow removal equipment was out on the streets.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Pesnia / Go to the mediabankThe Moscow Department of Housing, Utilities and Amenities said last night contractors received fax snow weather warnings to prepare for snow removal.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day - Sputnik International
3/11
The Moscow Department of Housing, Utilities and Amenities said last night contractors received fax snow weather warnings to prepare for snow removal.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Filippov / Go to the mediabankAt five a.m. roads in Moscow were cleaned with chemicals so the snow is not expected to create many problems for the utility services, he added.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day - Sputnik International
4/11
At five a.m. roads in Moscow were cleaned with chemicals so the snow is not expected to create many problems for the utility services, he added.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Pesnia / Go to the mediabankThe calendar spring has arrived without the climatic spring, says Yevgeny Tishkovets, a Fobos weather center leading specialist.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day - Sputnik International
5/11
The calendar spring has arrived without the climatic spring, says Yevgeny Tishkovets, a Fobos weather center leading specialist.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Pesnia / Go to the mediabankA cyclone is expected in the region. The trajectory is within 200 km (120 miles) the north of Moscow, which means the capital will be in the cyclone belt.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day - Sputnik International
6/11
A cyclone is expected in the region. The trajectory is within 200 km (120 miles) the north of Moscow, which means the capital will be in the cyclone belt.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Pesnia / Go to the mediabankTishkovets said the maximum temperature will be between zero and two degrees Celsius. A cold spell will begin in the evening.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day - Sputnik International
7/11
Tishkovets said the maximum temperature will be between zero and two degrees Celsius. A cold spell will begin in the evening.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Pesnia / Go to the mediabankAtmospheric pressure will drop to 726 mm of mercury, which is significantly below normal.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day - Sputnik International
8/11
Atmospheric pressure will drop to 726 mm of mercury, which is significantly below normal.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Pesnia / Go to the mediabank“The forecasts for March are not comforting. An influx of Arctic air will begin tonight with freezing temperatures. Next week’s average temperature will be more like January’s,” Mr Tishkovets added.
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“The forecasts for March are not comforting. An influx of Arctic air will begin tonight with freezing temperatures. Next week’s average temperature will be more like January’s,” Mr Tishkovets added.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Filippov / Go to the mediabankAs reported earlier, Muscovites can expect a sudden cold spell down to minus 15-17 degrees Celsius and snowstorms with wind gusts in the first days of spring.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day - Sputnik International
10/11
As reported earlier, Muscovites can expect a sudden cold spell down to minus 15-17 degrees Celsius and snowstorms with wind gusts in the first days of spring.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Pesnia / Go to the mediabankAccording to meteorologists, the snowstorm will move out on Saturday, leaving a low probability of precipitation. The temperature will not exceed minus 4-6 degrees Celsius.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm on the First Spring Day - Sputnik International
11/11
According to meteorologists, the snowstorm will move out on Saturday, leaving a low probability of precipitation. The temperature will not exceed minus 4-6 degrees Celsius.
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