When will it get warm in Moscow after these frosts?
Moscow is being hit with frosts. Residents are wondering how long it will last and whether they should prepare for winter earlier than usual.
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In September-October, temperature swings like this in Moscow are totally normal. We had the same thing last weekend - it jumped from +15 suddenly down to +5, and then minus temperatures at night. Then it warmed up again. This doesn't mean winter's coming early - it's more like the chaos that's typical for the transition seasons, when air masses haven't stabilized yet.
Frosts at the end of September usually wrap up pretty quickly, often within a couple of days or a week. After them, warmth almost always comes back for 1-2 weeks - what's called Indian summer or just an autumn rebound. So there's no rush to switch to your winter wardrobe or cover up plants. The weather's still got some tricks up its sleeve.
There's no point in preparing for winter ahead of schedule just because of one cold snap at the end of September. It makes sense to start serious preparations in November, when you can actually see the real trend. For now, just keep warm clothes handy and check the forecast in the evenings - for peace of mind.
In our region, by late September we usually get these kinds of temperature swings anyway, so it's pretty normal for this time of year :) The forecasters are predicting a warm spell next week, but I don't know about any precise forecasts a month ahead - better to keep an eye on weather services.
Late September frosts are normal, not a sign of an early winter, so don't panic and rush to insulate everything in sight. Usually after these temperature swings in the Moscow region there's still an Indian summer, when warmth comes back unexpectedly. I can't say for sure when exactly it'll warm up - it depends on cyclones and anticyclones, which meteorologists can predict at most a week ahead. The main thing is don't be in a hurry to put away your summer clothes and keep an eye on the forecast so you don't catch a cold.
Weather forecasts beyond a week or two are just guesswork, so nobody can give you a definite answer. Fall in the central regions is unpredictable anyway - one minute it gets warm again out of nowhere, the next minute it suddenly snows. You should be getting ready for winter regardless - September and October are specifically for getting your heating in order, checking the pipes, and moving stuff indoors and to the shed that shouldn't be outside. Check the 10-day forecast on Yandex or GisMeteo - at least that's pretty reliable for the next week or so.
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