In Smolensk, real winter weather is expected

On Monday, October 26, in Smolensk is expected real winter weather with a sharp cold snap and precipitation.

At night, the thermometer will drop to -2...-4 ° C, during the day it will warm only to 0. +2°C. Due to the high humidity and wind, it will feel like 0°C.

At night and in the morning, a little snow is predicted, during the day - wet snow and snow with rain. On roads and wires, ice and snow can stick.

The wind is southwest, gusty, at a speed of 6–11 m / s.

Overcast, with clarity.

Motorists should be extremely careful on the roads because of ice, and pedestrians should choose shoes with non-slip soles.

In the national calendar, this day was called “Agafon Day” or “Golden Lights”. It is associated with many signs that judged the approaching winter. If October 26 it snows, then, according to legend, the winter will be severe and snowy, and the next summer - rainy.