A powerful Arctic cyclone covered the European part of Russia, affecting the Ural city. Bad weather brought snow and wind storm. In Moscow, subzero temperatures and strong ice. And In St. Petersburg put the Christmas tree.

Wind storm rips the roof from the roof, brings down the pillars and stop in Yekaterinburg. MOE asks residents not to go outside. And if you are indoors, close all Windows and vents, and close to them not to come. And to consolidate on the balcony light and bulky items, to the wind blew. Forecasters warn about strong winds and urged not to Park in bus stops, trees and near the walls of the houses.

Rare pressure in Peterhof: the snow storm covered the local fountains. They have included, but winter is not going to surrender their positions. The weather forecasts are disappointing: at night the temperature in St. Petersburg will drop to -9, the day is not greater than 1 degree of heat. Snow in the city already. And still the strong wind and sleet. The response to such weather anomalies was immediate: in one of the squares set a Christmas tree.

Wet snow with strong winds is hosting in the capital region. The temperature jumps from minus 4 to plus 1 night during the day. Snow wrapped the city's neighborhoods. On the roads a skating rink. Yesterday evening at Vnukovo airport outside of the taxiway was rolled out "the Boeing-737". The plane was towed to the Parking lot. The passengers and crew were not injured. Moscow and the Central region of the country for at least another 2 weeks will be dominated by the Arctic cold. Freezing nights plus 2 day. City streets covered with ice. The city authorities urge drivers to be careful while driving and to avoid traveling.
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