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February 21, 2026
Snowmageddon in Moscow: nearly three feet of snow on ground
According to the World Meteorological Organization, Moscow’s Vnukovo district was one of the snowiest places on Earth in the last 24 hours
TL;DR
- Moscow recorded a record 80 cm of snow, the highest in 72 years of meteorological observations.
- The Vnukovo district was one of the snowiest places on Earth in the last 24 hours.
- A cyclone from the Adriatic Sea caused heavy snowfall from February 19.
- Moscow's airports handled 1,026 flights on February 19 amidst the snowfall.
- All municipal equipment was mobilized for snow removal on roads, sidewalks, and building roofs.
- The Moscow Railway cleared about 2,000 km of tracks overnight with over 1,700 people and 103 units of special equipment involved.
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