A weather specialist from the Phobos weather center, Yevgeny Tishkovets, indicated that the northern regions of the European part of Russia could see the first snowfall. The prediction was shared with radio Sputnik and highlights a transition to wintry conditions at the start of September.
Tishkovets explained that sleet mixed with heavy rain is possible during nighttime and morning hours as the cold air moves in. The forecast points to a convergence zone where the Arkhangelsk, Leningrad, and Vologda regions meet, bringing unsettled weather to this triad.
From the first day of September, there is a likelihood of wet snow in some areas, according to the forecaster. While central Russia should not expect snow in the early days of September, temperatures are expected to align with October norms rather than early autumn weather patterns.
The temperature profile for early September shows a rapid cooling. Nighttime values could dip to between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius on the first day. By the second morning, readings might range from 2 to 7 degrees, and on the third night, temperatures could fall to 1 to 6 degrees Celsius. These swings underscore a notable shift from late summer warmth to cooler autumn air.
In related assessments, expert commentary from Moscow’s weather authorities emphasizes a gradual but decisive transition from summer to autumn across central Russia. An outlook from the former Scientific Director of the Hydrometeorology Center notes that an Indian summer should not be anticipated at the start of September, signaling a more typical early autumn pattern ahead. Additional perspectives from the head of the Meteo prognostic center corroborate the sense of a sharp seasonal change across the central region, underscoring cooler mornings and a swifter drop in daytime highs than might be expected for this period.