Weather across several regions of Russia on March 10, 2025, shows a mixed bag of conditions as winter begins to yield to spring. While some areas are forecasted to experience mild temperatures and dry spells, others will still be under blankets of clouds and light precipitation.
According to the Volga Hydrometeorological Center, Orenburg Oblast will see clouds with clearings during the night. The forecasters predict light snowfall and rain in the northern and eastern parts of the region, driven by southwesterly winds gusting between 7 to 12 meters per second (m/s) on the night of March 10. The gusts may reach 15 to 20 m/s in some places, particularly central and eastern areas. Temperatures are expected to vary from 0 to -5 degrees Celsius, with colder pockets dropping to between -6 and -9 degrees Celsius on the eastern front. No significant precipitation is forecasted during the day, where westerly winds will ease slightly, gusting between 5 to 10 m/s. By midday, temperatures may reach up to 5 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, Yandex Weather reports a partly cloudy day for Orenburg, with thermometers climbing to around 0 to +2 degrees Celsius. Favorable conditions are expected by evening as clearer skies develop, leading to nighttime temperatures sliding to between -2 and +1 degrees Celsius. This marks the transition of the region from winter's grip.
Further north, the Vladimir Oblast is anticipated to begin the workweek with sunny and warm weather. According to Gismeteo, temperatures will start at +1 degree Celsius, gradually warming to +5 by noon and peaking at +7 around 3 PM. Come evening, clouds will mask the sun, and the temperature will hover around +4 degrees. Notably, no precipitation is expected throughout the day, with winds gusting up to 6 m/s. With the dry and warm conditions setting in, there are concerns about the impending season of wildfires, particularly following recent incidents in Gusy-Khrustalny district.
Penza Oblast, under the sway of a warm and dry anticyclone, is also bracing for similar conditions, as the region stays mostly dry without precipitation. The night of March 10 will likely see temperatures range from -4 degrees to +1 degree Celsius, accompanied by variable cloudiness. Morning temperatures are expected around +2 degrees as forecasts indicate variable clouds with southwest winds gusting between 7 to 12 m/s. The daytime temperatures are projected to reach between +3 and +8 degrees, promising warmth as the region transitions toward spring.
This day is marked as Tikhon Bessedny on the folk calendar, carrying traditional significance where local customs involved weather predictions based on observations of local wildlife. Such practices reflected the deep connections between the seasons, farming, and local folklore.
Overall, the weather forecast for March 10 across these regions indicates the gradual shift to warmer days, with each area uniquely affected by their specific local weather patterns. Clearly, spring is on the horizon, as residents anticipate drier weather and rising temperatures albeit with varying conditions across regions.