Moscow Sees Wild Temperature Whiplash in April

Moscow Sees Wild Temperature Whiplash in April

Central Russia saw dramatic temperature swings throughout April, fluctuating well above and below seasonal norms, the country’s chief meteorologist told state media Tuesday. “It’s an extremely unique April because the weather fluctuated from one extreme to the other,” said Roman Vilfand, head of research at the Russian meteorological service Rosgidromet.

Sudden temperature changes are becoming more frequent and are expected to continue to increase. These episodes can have disastrous consequences, for example, in the event of a late frost. The beginning of spring. Coats, finally, remain on their hooks. The sun returns to warm our backs, covered by increasingly superfluous sweaters. The ponds croak, the cherry trees bend under thick pink blossoms. We find ourselves dreaming of summer, of drinks on…