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Moscow Buried in Record Snowfall: 200-Year Snow Event (PHOTOS)

January 30, 2026 Ahmed Hassan World
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At a glance
  • Moscow is experiencing its heaviest snowfall in‍ over‍ two centuries.
  • Mikhail lokochenko, director of the Meteorological ‍Observatory at Moscow State University, stated ‍that this​ is the most snow Moscow has seen in 203 years.
  • The ‌important snowfall has ⁤led to travel delays and challenges for ​residents navigating the city.
Original source: dhnet.be

Moscow buried Under Record snowfall

Moscow is experiencing its heaviest snowfall in‍ over‍ two centuries. Nearly 9.2 centimeters of snow fell on the Russian capital on⁢ January 29, 2026, blanketing​ the city⁤ and disrupting daily life.

Mikhail lokochenko, director of the Meteorological ‍Observatory at Moscow State University, stated ‍that this​ is the most snow Moscow has seen in 203 years.

A woman makes her way through‌ the snow covered Manezhnaya square after a snowfall⁢ in Moscow, on January 29, 2026.
A woman walks through Manezhnaya⁣ Square in Moscow after a heavy snowfall on January‌ 29, 2026.

The ‌important snowfall has ⁤led to travel delays and challenges for ​residents navigating the city. Authorities⁢ are‍ working ​to clear roads and sidewalks, but the‍ extreme weather conditions are posing difficulties.

Further⁤ updates will be provided as the situation‍ develops.

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