"Dear Muscovites and guests of the capital! According to forecasters of Roshydromet, in the period from 09:00 to 16:00 on December 17, precipitation (snow, sleet) is predicted in Moscow. In some places, wet snow and black ice. Wind intensification with gusts of up to 15 m/s in some places during the day," the report says.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations urged people to minimize trips by private vehicles and use public ones, as well as avoid billboards and rickety structures, and not to take shelter under trees.

Earlier, survival expert and rescuer Eduard Khalilov told RT how to dress properly, as well as what other rules need to be followed in freezing weather.