Emergencies Ministry warned Muscovites about snowstorms and ice on December 16

Wet snow, snowstorms and ice are expected in Moscow on December 16. It is specified that wind gusts may reach 17 m/s. This was reported on December 16 in the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation in the city.

It is predicted that the bad weather will persist until 21:00.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations urged residents and visitors to avoid rickety structures, park in safe places and be especially careful when driving.

December 3, scientific director of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center Roman Vilfand said that winter on the territory of the Russian Federation promises to be variable and heterogeneous. The forecaster noted that in Siberia, especially in the northern part, the winter weather will be 5-10 degrees above normal