On Tuesday, Moscow and its surrounding region are forecast to see daytime temperatures around +11°C, with cloud cover and light drizzle typical of late autumn. The forecast from the Russian Hydrometeorological Center indicates a cool, damp day ahead for the capital area.
Forecasters anticipate a daytime range of +9 to +11°C, accompanied by southwest winds at 5 to 10 meters per second. The overall feel will be crisp, with the moderating influence of a relatively gentle breeze that keeps the air from feeling stifling despite the moisture in the air.
Wednesday night is expected to bring a slight cooldown to between +5 and +7°C. Winds are projected from the southwest at 6 to 11 meters per second, introducing a noticeable but not harsh movement through the city as the night progresses.
Atmospheric pressure is expected to hover around 739 millimeters of mercury during the day, with a modest rise to about 743 millimeters at night. These pressure levels are typical for autumn in the region and contribute to the overall sense of a gray, overcast period in the forecasted days.
Roman Vilfand, who previously served as the scientific director of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center, notes that colder weather is on the horizon for Moscow this week. He points to a shift away from the mild spells seen earlier in the season, signaling a return to more seasonally typical November conditions for the city.
The expert emphasizes that the capital should expect a gradual return to November norms as the week unfolds. Beginning of the week temperatures are likely to hover around +9°C, with a substantial drop anticipated by the end of the week as daytime readings fall toward +1°C. Such fluctuations are common as Moscow experiences the transition from autumn warmth to the chill that often marks late autumn and early winter in the region.
In recent weeks, Russian scientists noted remarkable atmospheric optical phenomena in the Arctic, including mirages and what was described as a white rainbow occurring in a single day. While these events captivate observers and highlight the variability of Arctic air masses, they also remind residents that weather patterns can include surprising and beautiful occurrences even as temperatures fall and skies stay unsettled. [Source: Russian Hydrometeorological Center and corresponding Arctic weather research updates]