Forecasters report surprises expected in the middle of winter

According to forecasts from Russia's leading meteorological services, the upcoming winter of 2024-2025 promises to be abnormally warm, although with some unexpected features. Already in January, the average temperature in Moscow, according to preliminary estimates, will exceed the climate norm by an impressive 7 degrees Celsius. February, although it promises to be colder, will still be 2 degrees warmer than usual. This significant deviation from long-term averages is of interest to climate scientists and is forcing them to reconsider traditional winterization scenarios. December, apparently, will be a real surprise.

Despite the general warming, the beginning of winter will be marked by unusually intense snowfalls. About 19 days of heavy rainfall are forecast, stretching over almost three weeks. This…