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January 30, 2026
Moscow's January 2026 snowiest in two centuries, scientists say
The intense snowfall was driven by deep and expansive cyclones with sharp weather fronts passing over the Moscow Region
TL;DR
- January 2026 has been the snowiest month in Moscow in the last 203 years.
- The MSU Meteorological Observatory recorded nearly 92 mm of precipitation as of January 29.
- Air temperatures in Moscow are 1.5 degrees below the climatic norm for January.
- Intense snowfall was caused by deep cyclones with sharp weather fronts.
- Despite climate warming, winter precipitation has risen, maintaining stable snow cover.
- Prolonged absence of thaws also contributes to the thick snow cover.
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