The hydrometeorological center warns of a possible snowy and unstable winter in Moscow
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Director of the Hydrometeorological Center Yuri Simonov told TASS that the upcoming winter of 2026-2027 in Moscow could be quite snowy and characterized by unstable weather with alternating thaws, cold snaps, sleet and snowstorms.
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Why It Matters
In Moscow, the weather in winter is traditionally unstable: periods of thaw alternate with cold snaps, and sleet and rain give way to blizzards.
The coming winter in Moscow may turn out to be quite snowy. The Hydrometeorological Center does not rule out such a forecast, department director Yuri Simonov told the TASS agency.
According to the forecaster, the winter weather in the capital region shows instability from year to year: thaw periods alternate with cold snaps, and sleet and rain give way to blizzards. The winter of 2026-2027 may continue this trend. “The risk is quite high that this winter there will also be very uneven weather,” Simonov warned.
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The winter of 2026-2027 in Moscow will be quite snowy and characterized by unstable weather with alternating thaws, cold snaps, sleet and snowstorms
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Open Questions
- How much above average will precipitation be this winter?
- What exact temperature range is expected during the season?
- Will utilities take additional action in response to the forecast?
