The key facts
- Minimum in the Moscow Region — −3.9°C in Cherusy, in the Leningrad Region — −6.2°C in Lodeynoye Pole
- In Moscow and Saint Petersburg, the minimum at the base weather stations was +1.5°C
- During the day on October 21, up to +13°C is expected in Moscow and +12°C in Saint Petersburg
Frosts in the Regions, the Capitals Stayed Above Zero
The air temperature in the Moscow Region dropped to −3.9°C on the night of Wednesday, October 21. This was reported by leading specialist of the Phobos weather center Mikhail Leus on his Telegram channel. According to him, it was coldest at the region's 'pole of cold' — in Cherusy, while the most intense frost in the Leningrad Region was recorded in Lodeynoye Pole, where the temperature dropped to −6.2°C.
Warmer Than the Previous Night
The past night in Moscow and Saint Petersburg turned out to be warmer than the previous one. The day before, the first frosts of the season were recorded in Moscow, while in Saint Petersburg it fell just 0.2° short of sub-zero temperatures. On the night of October 21, the minimum at the base city weather stations in both capitals was +1.5°C — despite numerous frosts across the territory of the Moscow and Leningrad Regions, the forecaster noted.
Forecast for the Day
According to Leus, dry and mostly sunny weather is expected on Wednesday. In the afternoon, the air temperature will rise to +13°C in Moscow and to +12°C in Saint Petersburg.
