A weather update for Moscow shows a sharp shift in conditions as late May unsettled weather moves in. Projections suggest that from the evening of May 26 into the early hours of May 27, a significant portion of the monthly total precipitation could fall, with more than 30 percent of the typical 20 millimeters expected to arrive in a compressed window. The forecast was conveyed via a telegraph channel by a staff meteorologist working with the Phobos weather center.
In the first half of Thursday, the city is likely to enjoy relatively warm and sunny spells, with daytime temperatures climbing toward the upper teens to around 21 degrees Celsius. Still, the pattern shifts in the afternoon as a frontal system advances from the west. By about 3 pm, cloud cover is expected to thicken into multi-layer rain clouds, bringing heavy downpours to the capital. The meteorologist notes this potential change in the trend and urges residents to be prepared for rain and gusty winds as a front passes through.
Forecasts indicate that the typical start of meteorological summer in Moscow might arrive later than usual, aligning with the official calendar start. Night temperatures are anticipated to dip below freezing levels only briefly, with overnight readings hovering near freezing to a few degrees above. Daytime highs are expected to peak at rather cool values for late May, possibly ranging between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius, a pattern that stands in contrast to earlier Aprils of recent years. This shift points to a cooler spell extending into the early part of the summer period, according to regional outlooks.
Additionally, a specialist from a regional weather news service warned that unsettled conditions could persist into May 26-27, with rainfall returning to the city’s forecast. After the daytime cyclone moves through, temperatures may recover toward the 20-degree mark, offering a brief respite before any new systems develop. These notes emphasize the variability of late spring in the area and the importance of watching daily updates as the atmospheric pattern evolves.