Forecaster Leus predicted the late appearance of the first snow in Moscow

The first snow in Moscow this year may fall much later than the long-term average. This was announced on October 11 by Mikhail Leus, a leading specialist at the Phobos Weather Center, in the Maks messenger.

According to the forecaster, in the 21st century, the average date of the first snowfall in the capital falls on October 18. At the same time, temporary snow cover usually forms by November 3. Leus noted that this year there is a high probability of a later onset of both weather events.

In addition, he added that Siberia and the Far East have become the snowiest regions of Russia. A stable snow cover has already formed there, which will remain until spring.

Leus clarified that the highest snowdrifts in the country are currently recorded at the Bokhapcha weather station in the Magadan region. The height of the snow cover there reached 41 cm.

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Snow fell in the mountainous regions of the Republic of Dagestan on October 3, the footage was published by Izvestia. In particular, residents report heavy rainfall in the village of Kurush, the southernmost and most mountainous settlement in Russia. In addition, snow is also being recorded in the Charodinsky district in southwestern Dagestan.