Moscow Braces for First Winter Blizzard on Friday as Temperatures Plunge

Overview

• Rain mixed with snow is expected in the daytime on December 12, with blowing snow in places across Moscow and the region.
• Daytime highs are forecast at +3 to +5°C in the city and +1 to +6°C in the region, followed by an evening drop to about −1°C and −3°C.
• Overnight into Saturday, temperatures are projected to fall to −5 to −7°C in Moscow and −4 to −9°C in the region with cloud cover and light snow.
• Saturday is set to stay below freezing with a north to northwest wind of 6–11 m/s and gusts locally up to 17 m/s, increasing travel risks from ice.
• The forecast was issued by the Hydrometcenter via TASS, while Thursday remained mild and rainy, setting up a sharp pattern change.