Forecasts for Friday in Moscow anticipate cloudy skies with snow and icing forming on the roads. Weather services, including the Russian Hydrometeorological Center, have issued advisories for a wintry day ahead. The capital is expected to experience fluctuating temperatures, with daytime readings around minus four to minus two degrees Celsius. As night approaches on Friday, the thermometer could dip to minus eight degrees, raising the likelihood of slippery surfaces and reduced visibility. Forecasters caution that the early weekend may begin with additional snow and slick patches across the city streets.
In the Moscow region, conditions on Friday are projected to range from minus six to minus one degrees Celsius. By Saturday night, temperatures may fall further to minus ten degrees. A light to moderate wind will generally move from south to north, with speeds typically between five and ten meters per second. The atmospheric pressure is expected to remain around seven hundred sixteen millimeters of mercury, contributing to the overall chill and road hazards.
A yellow weather alert will stay in effect for Muscovites and residents of nearby areas through 9:00 PM Friday, reflecting ongoing blizzards, sleet, and snow that could degrade driving conditions and sidewalk safety. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to exercise caution, plan for slower travel, and maintain sudden movements on icy sections of the roadway.
According to Evgeny Tishkovets, the lead expert at the Phobos meteorological center, snow cover in the capital is expected to grow over the weekend to between five and seven centimeters, with some locations reaching eight to nine centimeters by the end of the period. For the early part of next week, additional snowfall is anticipated, which could bring the total snow depth to roughly ten to fifteen centimeters by Monday. These projections align with typical patterns for the first ten days of December, when snow depth often increases as temperatures remain below or around seasonal norms. The public should be prepared for persistent winter conditions and the potential for rapid weather changes as storms move through the region. (Cited from the Phobos meteorological center and the Russian Hydrometeorological Center.)
Looking ahead, meteorological authorities have suggested that Russia might experience a milder winter overall, with temperatures at or above the seasonal average at times. While there is some variation in forecasts, residents can expect ongoing cold spells interspersed with milder periods, a pattern that has become more common in recent years as climate dynamics shift. Local officials advise keeping winter supplies on hand, ensuring vehicles are equipped for ice and snow, and staying updated on daily advisories as conditions can change quickly in the capital and surrounding areas.