The snow cover in the Moscow region is expected to recede during the first ten days of April, according to forecasts from the Russian Hydrometeorological Center. The assessment comes from Roman Vilfand, the center’s scientific director, who noted that snow removal will occur in open areas as natural processes progress. In forested zones within the region, snow may linger a bit longer, potentially into the middle of the month.
Vilfand also explained a consequence of snowfall on daily temperatures. When snow is present, air temperatures tend to drop, and if the snow were absent, he indicated that temperatures could be about 3 to 5 degrees warmer on average. This temperature moderation is linked to the high reflective property of snow, which can mirror up to 80 percent of sunlight. As a result, the soil warms more slowly through winter and transfers less heat to the air above it.
Earlier remarks from Vilfand highlighted a shift in late March, with the central parts of Russia likely to experience cooler conditions. Nighttime temperatures were expected to fall again to subzero levels, underscoring the variability of late-season weather in the region.
Roshydromet has previously reported patterns for the broader climate, noting that for the period from April to September 2023, temperatures across the Russian Federation were projected to be near normal or higher than the long-term average. This context helps readers understand how seasonal transitions can influence local conditions across Russia and neighboring areas, including impacts on travel plans, agriculture, and daily life. For audiences in Canada and the United States who monitor northern hemisphere weather, such forecasts offer a reference point for anticipating snowmelt dynamics, road conditions, and the timing of spring activities as conditions evolve.