Forecasts from the Russian Hydrometeorological Center indicate that temperatures in Moscow are set to rise gradually starting Monday. This outlook, reported by TASS, shows a shift toward warmer readings after a period of relative coolness.
During the opening days, daytime temperatures are expected to hover around the freezing mark, remaining 1 to 3 degrees below zero. Overnight, temperatures may dip to about -2 to -4 degrees Celsius, with daytime values around -1 to -3 degrees Celsius. The pattern suggests mild conditions overall, though still firmly cold by ordinary standards for January. Snowfall is anticipated to be light and would contribute to slight increases in snow depth, roughly 3 to 4 centimeters over the two days, according to the same forecast cycle (TASS).
As midweek approaches, officials warn of pronounced temperature swings. Wednesday night could see a sharp plunge to about -15 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures would remain deeply negative, roughly 8 to 10 degrees below zero. Such rapid changes stress vegetation and can affect energy demand and transportation operations, though the overall trend remains cold rather than mild (TASS).
Following that cold snap, temperatures are expected to rebound a bit. By Thursday night, readings should retreat from the extreme low toward -10 degrees Celsius, with daytime temperatures climbing to around -1 to -3 degrees Celsius. This uptick signals the end of the deepest cold in the near term, although nighttime temperatures will still be cold and days will stay wintry (TASS).
Earlier in the session, officials from the Hydrometeorological Center indicated a broader warming in the European part of Russia could occur in the near term, though exact timing and regional nuances remained under discussion (TASS).
The weather story also touched on aviation impacts. On January 14, adverse conditions contributed to delays or cancellations affecting several Moscow-area flights. By 08:35 Moscow time, seven passenger flights to Vnukovo were postponed, and ten departures were redirected to Sheremetyevo, illustrating how even modest shifts in weather can ripple through air travel schedules (TASS).
Additionally, forecasts from meteorologist Shuvalov suggested that the frequency of natural-disaster events could increase in Russia, highlighting how climate variability can influence risk across sectors, including weather-related hazards and infrastructure resilience (TASS).