Muscovites were warned about heavy snowfall and icy conditions on Thursday and Friday.

Heavy snowfall and icy conditions are expected in Moscow from February 12 to 13. This was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the capital on Wednesday, February 11.

"In the period from 9:00 on February 12 to 10:00 on February 13, snow is expected in Moscow, heavy in some places; sleet, in some areas, sleet sticking on wires and trees; ice on roads," the Moscow City News agency quoted the message.

The ministry urged drivers to slow down, increase their distance from the cars in front, park in safe places, and avoid sudden maneuvers.

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Earlier in the day, the Hydrometeorological Center predicted cloudy weather in the capital region, with light snow and ice in places in the region, writes Moscow 24.

A "yellow" weather hazard level has been declared in Moscow and the Moscow region due to the impending snowfall. This warning is valid from 09:00 on Thursday, February 12, to 09:00 on Friday, February 13, according to the website kp.ru .

The day before, it was reported that in Moscow, the "yellow" level of weather danger due to ice will be in effect from 09:00 on Thursday, February 12, to 09:00 on February 13.

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