Muscovites warned of heavy fog

Image: portal of the mayor and government of Moscow Maxim Denisov

Forecasters warned residents of the capital of fog. Visibility will range from 300 to 800 metres, informs a portal of the mayor and government of Moscow.

Fog will remain in the city until three o’clock in the morning. Because of the reduced visibility and possible difficulties of movement on roads.

Motorists encouraged to reduce speed and keep your distance, and avoid sudden maneuvers. Pedestrians should be attached to the clothing reflective strips.

According to acting Director of the hydrometeorological center Roman Vilfand, the arrival of “real winter” in the capital region in early February have not been forthcoming. Cold maybe, but this is preliminary.

Meanwhile, the height of the snow cover in the capital has increased to 8 inches. From 30 January precipitation will increase again and will cease only by Friday.

Earlier in Moscow and the Moscow region extended yellow level weather risk due to icy conditions until 04:00 Friday, January 31. In the city we expect a little rain, the temperature will be from zero to 2 degrees Celsius.

Snow in the capital will continue till the end of the week

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