Roman Vilfand, Scientific Director of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center, noted that despite the first snowfall, Muscovites should not rush to switch to winter tires. The point was reported by RIA Novosti, and the message carried a careful reminder that the season can bring temporary changes without signaling a deep freeze ahead.
One forecaster emphasized the math of the moment: temperatures in Moscow were around 7 to 8 degrees, with forecasts suggesting about 10 degrees over the weekend. The implication for drivers was clear, not to overreact to a brief cold snap when the air feels mild for now. The approach underscored a practical perspective on tire choices during this transitional period.
A meteorologist later explained that the current weather did not promise repeated snowfall or a sudden drop in temperature. The tone of the forecast suggested caution rather than alarm, highlighting that unsettled conditions can ease, giving way to more typical autumn weather patterns in the days ahead.
From the Meteo forecast center, Alexander Ilyin stated that the snow and rain seen on Monday represented a short term phenomenon. He added that residents of the capital could expect autumn weather to resume in the coming days, with a notable shift starting midweek as the air temperature moved toward climate norms. By the approach of the weekend, daytime highs were projected to reach roughly between 7 and 13 C, while nighttime temperatures were not expected to fall below about 2 C.
Forecaster and meteorologist Alexander Shuvalov also anticipated a return of warmth by the weekend, hinting at the possibility of an Indian summer for Moscow. The outlook suggested that people might enjoy milder days for outdoor activities, even as the calendar shifted and a degree of volatility persisted in the forecast.
Earlier forecasts from Shuvalov had hinted that after the rainy snowfall an Indian summer could follow, a pattern that would align with Moscow’s often capricious autumn climate. In sum, the forecasting picture described a sequence common to the city: a light snowfall, a steady march toward seasonal norms, and the prospect of a brief spell of warmth toward the end of the week.