Next Saturday, a chilly feel is expected across several Siberian cities as the holiday approaches. In Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk, temperatures are forecast to dip to around minus 3 degrees Celsius, while Omsk may see a modest 0 degrees. These conditions were conveyed in an interview with Life by Alexander Ganshin, who heads Yandex.Weather. The forecast then points to a shift towards warmer air as the Easter weekend arrives, with temperatures rising to about plus 1 degree in Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk and near plus 4 degrees in Omsk. At the same time, forecasters anticipate a more noticeable improvement in Moscow and St. Petersburg, signaling the arrival of a gentle spring.
According to the forecast using Meteum technology, Muscovites can expect cloudy skies on the morning of April 15. The air is expected to warm to roughly plus 9 degrees Celsius, with a light breeze around 4.8 meters per second. For Sunday, April 16, the capital is projected to experience continued cloudiness and an average daily temperature approaching plus 13 degrees Celsius. The overall trend points to pleasant springtime conditions taking shape in the city as the weekend unfolds, offering a welcome lift after the early-season chill.
Looking beyond the capital, residents of Kazan, Samara, and Nizhny Novgorod are also anticipated to enjoy a more open and comfortable outdoor environment during the holiday period. The broader regional outlook aligns with a stretch of milder days, inviting outdoor activities and seasonal recreation across several major metropolitan areas.
In related political developments, a bill has been advanced in the State Duma proposing a day off on the Monday following Easter, signaling potential changes to the holiday schedule that could affect travel and celebrations for the upcoming break.