As April begins, the weather across various regions in Russia presents a mixed bag, with some areas enjoying unseasonably warm temperatures while others brace for rain. In the Leningrad region, residents can expect a warm day on April 1, 2025, with temperatures reaching up to +16 degrees Celsius. Despite the warmth, the forecast indicates no heavy rain, which is a pleasant surprise for many.
According to the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Leningrad Region, the night preceding April 1 will see little in the way of significant precipitation. A slight rain is expected to fall during the morning and afternoon hours, with the possibility of weak fog in the early hours. The wind conditions will be relatively calm, blowing variably at 1-5 m/s during the night and shifting to a north-westerly direction at 4-9 m/s during the day.
Nighttime temperatures in the Leningrad region are predicted to range from +1 to +6 degrees Celsius, with some areas dipping down to -2 degrees Celsius. Daytime temperatures will hover between +8 and +13 degrees Celsius, with certain locations potentially reaching the warmer end of the scale at +16 degrees. Atmospheric pressure is expected to rise slightly, which could contribute to the pleasant daytime conditions.
However, the calm weather won't last long. By the end of the week, a northern atmospheric front is anticipated to sweep through the region, increasing wind speeds and bringing light rain mixed with wet snow. This change in weather will mark a stark contrast to the warm start of April.
In stark contrast, the forecast for Nizhny Novgorod is less optimistic. The editors of NewsNN issued an apology for an earlier misleading forecast that suggested warmer conditions. Instead, the actual weather prediction for the week indicates that Nizhny Novgorod will experience daytime temperatures ranging from +5 to +10 degrees Celsius, with nighttime lows potentially dropping to 0 degrees Celsius. Rain is also a possibility on some days, further complicating the weather outlook for residents.
Moving to the Moscow region, April kicks off with rain, particularly in Yegoryevsk. Meteorologist Tatyana Pozdnyakova shared that a southern cyclone is responsible for the damp conditions, which are expected to deliver more than a third of the monthly norm of precipitation to Moscow and its suburbs. On April 1, Yegoryevsk will see rain with temperatures around +12 degrees Celsius.
The following day, light rain is predicted along with a drop in temperature to +8 degrees Celsius. As the week progresses, cloudy weather is forecasted for April 3 and 4, with Saturday bringing slightly sunnier conditions at +8 degrees. However, residents should prepare for more rain on Sunday, with temperatures falling to +6 degrees Celsius.
This unusual weather pattern has prompted early signs of spring in Yegoryevsk, where flowers are blooming and tree buds are swelling ahead of schedule. Local reports indicate that snowdrops have already begun to blossom in the area, a clear sign of the warmer temperatures experienced in recent weeks.
As the weather fluctuates across different regions, residents are reminded to stay informed about changing conditions. The contrasting forecasts illustrate the unpredictability of spring weather in Russia, with some areas enjoying warmth while others face rain and cooler temperatures.
Overall, April 1, 2025, serves as a reminder of the diverse climatic conditions that can occur simultaneously across the country. Whether basking in the warmth of the Leningrad region or bracing for rain in Yegoryevsk and Nizhny Novgorod, Russians are gearing up for a month of variable weather ahead.
