Moscow Drivers Told to Switch Tires by Late October
Meteorologist Mikhail Leus advised Moscow drivers to consider switching from summer to winter tires by late October due to near-zero nighttime temperatures, despite overall warm conditions in the region.
Consensus
- Mikhail Leus, lead meteorologist at the FOBOS center, provided advice on when Moscow drivers should switch from summer to winter tires.
- The average temperature in the Moscow region in October is above the climatological norm.
- Nighttime temperatures in some areas of Moscow and the surrounding region are approaching zero degrees Celsius.
- Drivers who travel late at night or early in the morning should consider changing tires earlier than the standard recommendation.
- The transition to winter tires is typically recommended when the average daily temperature drops to +5 degrees Celsius or below.
- A significant cooling is expected to begin in November, with stable snow cover likely in December.
Points of divergence
- The average temperature in October is three degrees above the climatological norm. — vesti
- The average temperature in October is 2.8 degrees above the climatological norm. — riamo
- There will be no strong cold snaps in late October, and temperatures will drop very slowly. — vesti
- A cold front from the north will bring light rain and cloud thickening by late afternoon on October 18. — riamo
- The change to winter tires is likely needed in the first week of November based on average daily temperature. — vesti
- The 'automobile winter' begins in Moscow on November 19, when the average daily temperature consistently drops below +5 degrees Celsius. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- Meteorologist told which motorists should change tires already in October — Вести
- Meteorologist told when Moscow residents should start replacing tires on cars — РИАМО