On the night of January 31, the temperature dropped to –20.4°C. This was the coldest night since the beginning of winter.
Furthermore, over the past day, the snow cover depth decreased by 1 cm, reaching 60 cm. This set a new daily record for the last day of January. The previous record was set in 1994 and was 59 cm.
In Moscow this week, heavy snowfall continued for three days. Over three days, 21 mm of precipitation fell, equivalent to 40% of the monthly norm. An orange weather hazard level is in effect for the capital and the surrounding region due to the sharp cold snap. According to forecasts, today in the city it will be –12…–14°C, while in the Moscow region temperatures may drop to –17°C.
Red Square
Red Square is a historic public square in the heart of Moscow, Russia, that has served as the country’s central marketplace, ceremonial ground, and political stage since the late 15th century. It is bordered by iconic landmarks like the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the State Historical Museum, and has witnessed everything from imperial coronations and Soviet military parades to modern cultural events. Its name derives from the Russian word “krasnaya,” which originally meant “beautiful” and only later came to also signify the color red.
