Moscow braces for -25°C freeze with emergency heating adjustments
Moscow is preparing for an extreme cold wave later this month. Nighttime temperatures are forecasted to drop to -25°C on January 24 and 25. In response, city authorities have already started adjusting the heating system to keep residents warm.
The city’s heating network uses short-term weather forecasts to optimize its performance. With the impending freeze, officials have increased the temperature of the coolant circulating through the system. This adjustment aims to prevent indoor temperatures from falling too low during the coldest nights.
Significant changes to the system’s heat levels are not feasible. The infrastructure’s built-in inertia means any modifications must be made gradually. No single official or agency has been identified as responsible for the decision in public reports. Residents have been assured that the measures will help maintain stable indoor heating. The system’s settings will continue to be monitored as the cold snap approaches.
The forecasted -25°C lows represent some of the coldest conditions this winter. Authorities have taken steps to avoid heating failures during the peak of the freeze. Further adjustments may follow if temperatures shift unexpectedly in the coming days.
