Moscow Braces for Historic Snowfall, Poised to Break 60-Year Record

Moscow is on the verge of a historic winter. According to Alexander Shuvvalov, head of the Meteo forecasting center, the current 2025-2026 season is shaping up to be the capital's snowiest in six decades. The benchmark was set in 1966, when snow cover reached depths of 62-64 centimeters. Shuvvalov believes this year could match or even surpass that record.

The evidence is mounting. While a light snowfall on February 16 deposited little in the city itself, heavier precipitation hit southern and southeastern suburbs. The real test, forecasters say, is imminent. A substantial snowstorm is expected to add up to 15 centimeters to the existing 45-47 centimeter snowpack, pushing Moscow to the brink of the record. Another significant system is predicted for next week, further increasing the odds of a new historic high.

Satellite imagery from Roscosmos clearly shows the massive cyclone responsible for the recent intense snowfall hovering over the region. For Muscovites, this means a prolonged season of shoveling and navigating snow-clogged streets, as the city waits to see if the winter of '66 will finally be dethroned.