Moscow faces extreme snowfall in January, causing traffic chaos & historic snow accumulation
Moscow, Russia – Web Desk: Moscow is facing unprecedented snowfall this January, breaking a 200-year record. The Russian capital, home to over 13 million people, saw massive snowdrifts clogging major roads, disrupting traffic, and delaying commuter trains. According to Moscow State University, by January 29, the city recorded nearly 92 mm of precipitation and snowfall—the highest in over two centuries. Social media images show vehicles buried in snow and buildings almost covered, highlighting the severity of this historic winter event. Russia’s eastern region of Kamchatka also faced extreme blizzards earlier this month, prompting emergency measures.
