Residents and visitors in Moscow can expect largely dry, partly cloudy skies this Sunday, with sunshine peeking through the gaps in the cloud cover. The Hydrometeorology Center notes that the last day of March will bring a calm, mild pattern rather than a washout, making it a pleasant backdrop for outdoor activities across the city and nearby regions.
Forecasters project daytime temperatures in the capital to reach the mid-teens Celsius, with daytime highs around 15 to 17 degrees. This level is close to historical records for the period, underscoring how unusually warm the day could feel. Overnight into Monday, a noticeable cool-down is forecast in the capital region, with temperatures dipping to around 7 degrees Celsius. Those planning late-night walks or dawn commutes should be prepared for a crisper air mass and a touch of humidity that often accompanies the early spring onset.
Weekend winds are expected to come from the southwest, carrying a light to moderate breeze at speeds typically between 5 and 10 meters per second. Barometric pressure should hover near 749 millimeters of mercury, a detail of interest for those sensitive to pressure changes or who track barometric trends as part of their outdoor planning. The forecast also calls for modest variations in wind strength during the day as atmospheric conditions evolve with the fading of winter and the advance of spring.
Within the Moscow region, temperatures are projected to oscillate around 13 to 18 degrees, offering a comfortable range for a broad spectrum of daytime activities. By the night of April 1, temperatures are expected to fall to roughly 4 degrees, a reminder that spring can still deliver chilly pockets even as daytime warmth persists. Such fluctuations are typical during this transitional period as air masses shift and regional weather systems organize themselves for the month ahead.
Earlier comments from Tatyana Pozdnyakova highlighted the potential for an exceptionally warm end of March in the capital. If current trajectories hold, March 31 could see air temperatures approaching 17 degrees Celsius, a mark that would be notable within the long history of local weather observations. The record stands as a testament to the way spring often toys with expectations in this region, with occasional bursts of warmth contrasting against lingering cool spells observed in past years. The data point mentioned previously for March 2007, when a temperature of 17.2 degrees Celsius was recorded, remains a benchmark against which this year’s warmth will be measured by climatologists and curious residents alike [Citation: Hydrometeorology Center].
In other regional notes, Russian scientists observing Arctic conditions have documented intriguing atmospheric phenomena on single days. Instances of mirages and even a rare white rainbow have been reported, illustrating how the northern climate can generate optical curiosities under certain light and cloud configurations. Such occurrences add a human-interest layer to the science of weather in northern latitudes and offer compelling visuals for enthusiasts who follow meteorological developments across Russia and the Arctic fringe [Citation: Arctic Research Institute].