Woman who lives in one of the coldest places on Earth explains how cars work at -95.8°F

A woman who lives in one of the coldest places on Earth has given some insight into how cars can still drive at the teeth-clattering temperatures of -95.8°F.

Maria Solko lives in Yakutia, Siberia, where winter temperatures regularly reach -58°F and have been known to go even lower.

Now, we all know how much trouble cold weather can cause cars.

So naturally, we’d all wonder how on Earth any driver can manage in a climate like Siberia’s – Maria has the answers.

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Driving a car in one of the coldest places on Earth – not for the faint of heart?

As we’ve seen time and time again, winter can be an unforgiving force when it comes to cars.

You may recall the time that cars on a Detroit street turned into ice cubes after a water main flooded the road.

Elsewhere in the Michigan city of Dearborn, vehicle owners found themselves in a similarly icy boat.

Down in Chicago, a bunch of Tesla owners found their cars stranded in a freezing cold parking lot.

But all of that pales in comparison to what people living in Yakutia, Siberia have to contend with.

For those of you not brushed up on your Russian geography, this republic is located in the north of the country, directly facing the Arctic Circle.

Here we see some of the lowest temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere, being beaten only by Greenland.

But with nearly one million people living in Yakutia, they’ll need to drive themselves around, right?

Well, these driving conditions may make the rest of us feel appreciative of our milder climates.

For a start, dense winter fog in Yakutia reduces visibility to a mere five meters.

This leaves drivers relying heavily on memory when it comes to navigation.

But the cold is the real issue here, as cars can be frozen solid if not properly prepared.

So how do residents keep their cars safe from the bitter cold?

How residents of Yakutia prep their cars for the harsh winter weather

Multiple steps are taken to ensure that cars are functional throughout the winter months.

Additional interior windows are glued in to reduce the buildup of frost, whilst a special blanket is placed over the engine.

And on top of that, a windproof front cover protects the engine while the car is driving.

Studded snow tires help keep the car rolling as it should on icy roads.

Leaving cars outside without protection is an absolute no-go.

That’s where a heated multi-level garage comes in handy.

“It stays warm inside so we don’t have to worry about the car freezing,” Maria said.

However, with her spot being on the sixth floor, the car’s windows can become frosted by the time she reaches her spot.

Yes, the outside weather can get that cold.

When this situation arises, Maria needs to wait for it to melt before she can drive out again.

It sounds like a tough situation, but with plenty of foresight and organization, a lot of these issues can be dealt with.

To see how Maria keeps her car in running order in one of the coldest places on Earth, visit her YouTube channel.

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