Residents of the Moscow region were warned about wet snow until Thursday evening

Sleet and ice are expected in the Moscow region during the day from the evening of April 8. This was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the region on Wednesday, April 8.

"According to the forecast of the Russian Hydrometeorological Service, in the period from 21:00 on April 8 to 21:00 on April 9, wet snow is expected on wires and trees in the Moscow Region, icy conditions, and wind gusts of up to 16 m/s from 3:00 on April 9," the Moscow City News agency quotes the message.

The department urged residents to be careful and follow safety rules, writes RIAMO.

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But in most of the country, the snowy winter pushed its start to April.

Earlier, the Hydrometeorological Center reported that it was cloudy, light precipitation, moderate in places (rain, sleet) — such weather awaits residents of the capital region on April 8.

The day before, the Moscow headquarters of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Department of Transport warned Muscovites about the upcoming bad weather, according to the website. kp.ru . They were urged to use public transport whenever possible, and if this is not possible, then increase the distance and avoid sudden maneuvers. 360.ru .

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