Moscow Braces for Weekend Cold Snap With Lows Near −23°C, Region to −25°C

Overview

• The Hydrometcenter forecasts about −23°C in Moscow on Sunday night, while the city meteorological bureau projects around −20°C with regional spots possibly reaching −25°C for the first time this winter.
• Meteorologists pinpoint the coldest stretch for the night of January 17–18 as a spike in atmospheric pressure builds over the area.
• Models indicate a pressure peak near 772 mm Hg on January 17, contributing to the intensity of the freeze.
• Forecasts call for dry weather with variable cloudiness and sunshine characteristic of the traditional Epiphany cold spell.
• Daytime temperatures are expected near −15…−17°C on Saturday and −12…−13°C on Sunday, an 8–10°C negative anomaly with a gradual easing from January 19.