In Moscow, a yellow danger warning has been issued by the official site of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center for the next three days. The alert signals elevated risk from weather conditions that can bring slippery surfaces, light snow, and gusty winds, so travelers and residents should stay alert. The notice is part of a standard risk scale used to help people plan outdoor activities and commutes. Source: Russian Hydrometeorological Center.
The center notes that the yellow warning will be in effect from March 17 to 01:00 on March 20, and it covers the Moscow metropolitan area. The alert also extends to the Moscow region and to several nearby cities including Tver, Smolensk, Vladimir, Kaluga, Ryazan, Tula, Bryansk, and Kursk. This broader banner reflects a regional pattern of wintry mix, icy patches, and variable temperatures that can impact roads, schools, and daily routines. Source: Russian Hydrometeorological Center.
Within this context, Alexander Shuvalov, head of the Meteo Prognostic Center, noted that residents of the capital should expect a reminder of last winter in the first half of the coming week. Occasional snow and night frosts are possible, with daytime temperatures around 0 C. In the second half of the week, milder air is forecast, and the thermometer may climb toward 8 C. Yet the possibility remains that late March to early April could bring another cold snap. Earlier forecasts from weather specialists had suggested when spring might return to Moscow. Source: Meteo Prognostic Center.