[Regnum] The Ministry of Emergency Situations has warned of adverse weather conditions in the Moscow Region on November 17. The regional agency's press service reported this on Sunday, November 16
According to the agency, snow, turning to rain, and icy conditions are expected between 6:00 AM Moscow time and 12:00 PM Moscow time on November 17. Rescuers urged residents to remain calm, be vigilant, and follow safety regulations.
Earlier, on November 15, a tree fell under the weight of the first snow in the courtyard of a residential building in the western part of the capital, damaging two cars. According to an eyewitness, the tree blocked the entire courtyard, preventing some residents from leaving.
Roscosmos released a video taken from space of the cyclone that brought the first snow to Moscow. The footage shows the cyclonic masses moving eastward, including through the capital region.