What will be the winter of 2018?

The theme of weather is always relevant, especially on the eve of the new season. What can we expect from the coming winter? Whether it will be frosty and snowy, or global warming will affect the weather and we will have rains and warm weather.

What do weather forecasters promise

Of course, to say 100% about what to expect from the coming winter, no one can. Not even the most cutting-edge weather stations are capable of this. However, meteorologists themselves can talk about the main weather trends of the season. They can do this based on data on climate change on the planet and statistics from previous years. Along with them, folk weather forecasters also give their forecasts regarding winter weather. The signs and observation of nature become fundamental to them.

Based on the official report of the representatives of the Hydrometeorological Center, Russians will not have to wait for special weather surprises this year. Everything will be familiar and predictable. At the same time, the first frosts and snow are expected in the fall (November) in the central regions of the country and in late September - the first half of October in the north of Russia.

December forecast

With the advent of winter, Russians expect a comfortable air temperature. If we talk about the Central region, then here during the day, it will be an average of 5 - 9 degrees of frost. In the north of the Russian Federation, this figure in some places will reach - 30 degrees. But in the south, even at night, the temperature will not be less than 6 degrees below zero.

It will also be around the beginning and end of the month. But in the middle of the month we are waiting for warming.

The biggest December frosts, weather forecasters promise after Catholic Christmas. For example, in the capital at this time it will get colder to -8 degrees during the day and -14 at night. About the same will be in St. Petersburg. A significant amount of precipitation, which would exceed the average monthly norm, is not expected in December.

New Year's weather

What weather will be outside the window on the long-awaited night of the year? This question is the second after the New Year's menu. After all, not only the New Year's costume option will depend on this, but also the festive mood.

This year, nature promises a snowy start to the year in most regions. In the center, the air temperature will be higher - 10 degrees below zero. In the south it will not be colder -5. But the Siberians should dress warmer, since there is expected to -25 degrees.

Residents of the capital on New Year's Eve are promised to us from 3 to 7 degrees of frost. Not much, but it will be colder in St. Petersburg. In the early days of the New Year, there will be a slight decrease in temperature.

January weather

Deciding how you will spend the New Year holidays, you can safely plan walks in nature. In the first decade of January, weather forecasters promise a temperature of at least -8 degrees. This applies to residents of the central regions of Russia. In the southern regions, the air temperature will be around 0 degrees. But in the northern regions, outdoor recreation is unlikely to succeed, since it will be cold there (about -30).

Closer to the middle of the month, traditional Epiphany frosts will come to our country. At this time, even in the Central region, the day will be about -25 degrees. Most of the country is expected to snow.

By the last week of January, a thaw will come to us. However, it will be short-lived. At the same time, do not forget that during such periods, a surge in viral diseases is usually observed.

February weather

February is the end of winter only on the calendar. As for the weather, it is in February that the most severe frosts await us. In addition, there will be strong winds, precipitation and sharp fluctuations in temperature.

In the first decade, Russians in the central regions are expected to get frosts of up to -30 degrees (while traditionally it will be colder in the north).By mid-February, temperature indicators will rise to -10 degrees in the center and to +10 in the southern regions. The last decade will be very warm. Residents of the northern regions will enjoy a temperature of 5 degrees below zero. In the center there will be about +3, in the southern regions - up to +15. As for precipitation, in some regions their amount will exceed the average monthly values.

Omens

To determine what temperature will be in a given period, weather forecasters use modern meteorological equipment. But our ancestors could tell what winter will be, observing nature. Although the climate today is significantly different from the one that was 100 years ago, but still some signs can be used in our time:

1. If the beginning of autumn was dry and warm, then the beginning of winter will not differ in great frosts.
2. If the summer was rainy, and the autumn opposite was dry and warm, then the first frosts will be late, although spring will have to wait a long time.
3. at the very beginning of autumn, take a look at the mountain ash tree. If you saw a rich harvest of berries on it, then the coming winter will be very frosty and will last almost mid-spring.
4. About what will be the winter, can tell and the harvest of vegetables. So, if there is a thin skin on root crops (carrots, potatoes, etc.), then the winter will be warm and vice versa.
5. The harbingers of the first frosts will be titmouse. If you saw them in the city, take out warm clothes, as there will soon be frosts.
6. Did the first snow fall? Exactly 40 days later, expect the onset of a real winter. If by this time there was still foliage on the trees, then the winter would be long and frosty.
7. A sign of harsh winter is the late leaf fall.

8. Our ancestors said that what will be the beginning of winter, that is, December 1, this will wait for the weather throughout the season.
9. They also believed that if snow began on December 12, then it will last at least 1 week.

Of course, it is impossible to find out what the temperature will be when observing nature. However, to understand that there will be frost soon, signs will still help.

Whatever the weather that began in winter, it will certainly bring each of us a lot of positive moments. First of all, this is of course the New Year. As well as various winter fun and incredible landscapes.