Abnormally Heavy Snowfall Catches Muscovites Unprepared

By Robert On October 28, 2012 · 3 Comments

“Inhabitants of Moscow were surprised by unexpected and abnormally heavy snowfall, which is rare for October,” says reader Argiris Diamantis.

“As I see it,” says Argiris. “These people will soon get a whole lot more of unpleasant surprise in January and February.”

“Over the course of three hours, between 5 and 6 centimeters of snow fell in Moscow, which is atypical for the end of October,” says the Moscow Times.

“What we are seeing now is characteristic of the snow covering in November.”

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/heavy-snowfall-catches-muscovites-unprepared/47 0525.html

Thanks to Argiris Diamantis in the Netherlands for this link

3 Responses to Abnormally Heavy Snowfall Catches Muscovites Unprepared

RobertvdL says:

October 28, 2012 at 5:56 pm

Winter comes early to Europe

http://youtu.be/Ijo6PfUQAhE
Laurel says:

October 29, 2012 at 6:56 am

a friend over there said their temps were round the zero mark a week or so back, and the govt doesnt turn the heating on till a set date. gets a bit chilly while waiting I gather.
note
the govt provides heat to all. as a basic requirement.
Argiris Diamantis says:

October 29, 2012 at 7:18 am

Much slush and ice, Moscow streets resembled rivers. More snow is on its way. http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/authorities-battling-slush-after-heavy-snowfall/470584.html