Krasnoyarsk braces for a wild weekend with temperatures swinging from –17°C to near freezing
Krasnoyarsk residents can expect a rollercoaster of temperatures this weekend, with a significant swing from chilly to milder conditions. The weekend starts with a cold snap but ends with a taste of spring.
The weekend begins with a low of –17°C (3°F) on Friday night, but Saturday brings a slight warming trend to around –10°C (14°F) during the day. Saturday will also see sunshine, a welcome change from the recent cloudy skies.
Winds will ease on Saturday but pick up again to 7 m/s (16 mph) on Sunday, shifting from northerly to northeasterly. This change in wind direction will contribute to a dramatic temperature swing. Saturday night will see temperatures drop to –12°C (10°F), but Sunday will bring a sharp rise to –2°C (28°F). By Sunday night, the temperature will climb further to –4°C (25°F).
Light snow is possible only on Friday night, with minimal precipitation expected throughout the weekend. Clear skies and starlit nights are expected by Monday morning, and temperatures will reach +2°C (36°F) on Monday, marking the start of a milder week.
Krasnoyarsk's weekend weather is set to be dramatic, with temperatures swinging from cold to milder. Residents should prepare for both chilly and slightly warmer conditions, and enjoy the sunshine and clear skies expected over the weekend.
