On Thursday, January 25, Moscow is expected to warm to +1°C, with light snow and sleet likely. This forecast comes from the Russian Hydrometeorological Center.
Meteorologists anticipate daytime temperatures in the Russian capital to range from -1°C to +1°C. Cloudy skies are expected, along with short bursts of snow and sleet. The roads may develop black ice in places.
Forecasts also indicate southeast winds at 6-11 m/s. Atmospheric pressure during the day is projected to hover around 738 mmHg and rise to about 741 mmHg by evening.
During the night of Friday, January 26, temperatures in Moscow are forecast to fall to a range of -3°C to -5°C. A northeast wind of 3-8 m/s is expected. Forecasters anticipate a slight increase in precipitation in the form of rain and sleet, with icy road conditions persisting.
Alexander Shuvalov, formerly the head of the Meteo Forecast Center, notes that a thaw of this nature is anticipated for Moscow in the near term, something not yet seen this year. Along with light rain, colder air is expected to mingle with the approaching storm, potentially bringing wet snow to the capital as the system arrives.
For residents of Moscow, this pattern represents an unusual January spell, with fluctuating temperatures and mixed precipitation creating slick road surfaces and challenging travel conditions. Local authorities and travelers are advised to monitor updated forecasts closely and prepare for intermittent disruptions common during thaw events with snow and sleet mixed in the mix.