Barometric ridge to raise pressure in St. Petersburg on February 3
On February 3, in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, atmospheric pressure will rise above normal values due to a barometric ridge. Air temperature will remain significantly below the climatic norm.
Apr 21, 2026 0
A barometric ridge influences weather patterns, bringing colder temperatures and higher atmospheric pressure to parts of Russia.
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According to the FOBOS center, on February 3, weather conditions in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast will be determined by a barometric ridge coming from the northwest. Cloudiness with clearings is expected, with possible light snow in places.
The temperature regime will be colder than standard: in the city, temperatures are forecast at -8…-10 degrees Celsius (18…14 degrees Fahrenheit), in the oblast -7…-12°C (19…10°F), and in some locations down to -16°C (3°F). Wind will be north-westerly at 2–7 m/s. Atmospheric pressure will continue to rise and reach 769 mm Hg, which exceeds the norm.
In Moscow, the synoptic situation is formed by a filling cyclone. The sky will be mostly overcast with clouds, but no significant precipitation is expected. At the same time, the temperature will remain significantly below the climatic norm with a negative anomaly of 9–10 degrees Celsius (16–18 degrees Fahrenheit).
In the capital, air will cool to -14…-16 degrees Celsius (7…3 degrees Fahrenheit), in the Moscow Oblast to -13…-18°C (9…0°F). Wind will be north-westerly with a speed of 2–7 m/s. Pressure will rise to 750 mm Hg, also being above the normal level.
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