“November and December will break all twenty-first-century scenarios.” Forecasters said what to prepare for
The usual smooth winter is canceled. Forecasters warn about the chaotic change of severe frosts and sudden thaws, which will test the strength of urban infrastructure and health.
Climate scientists say that the final of 2026 promises to be one of the most unstable periods in recent years. The era of predictable seasons is a thing of the past. Now, Arctic cold and warm southern cyclones are facing unprecedented force, creating havoc in forecasts across the country.
Central Russia, including the Moscow region, will meet November with prolonged rains at a temperature of +3 ... +7 ° C. However, by the middle of the month, night frosts will hit to -5 ° C, and precipitation will turn into wet snow, which will then melt, then freeze. In the North-West (St. Petersburg and the region), squally winds of up to 20 m / s and early snowfall are expected, and in Karelia and Murmansk snow cover will lie much earlier than average terms.
The last month of the year will please with contrasts, but not everywhere pleasant. Siberia and the Urals will go under real frosts to -30 ° C. At the same time, the European part of the country can abnormally warm up to +2 ... +5 ° C, which is atypical for the height of winter. The Far East (Primorye, Khabarovsk) risks getting stuck in the “autumn”: in Vladivostok, sharp jumps from +3 ° C to -10 ° C guarantee dangerous ice and a double load on utility workers.
In the south (Krasnodar region, Rostov region) will remain deceptive heat to +15 ° C, accompanied by thick fogs and showers. Serious cold will come there only in the last days of December. But in the Caucasus, heavy snowfalls will sharply increase the risk of avalanches and blocking mountain routes.
Such weather swings are a serious test for blood vessels and the heart. Doctors strongly advise hypertensive patients and people with chronic diseases to be extremely careful. Utilities will have to work for wear, constantly struggling with ice and the consequences of sharp thaws.
The main conclusion of meteorologists at the end of 2026: do not rely on calendar standards. Keep warm clothes, winter tires and a basic supply of products ready so that any vagaries of nature do not take you by surprise.
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