April 2nd Weather: Nationwide Rain, Mountain Snow, and Intensifying Winds
A frontal system brought widespread precipitation and strong gusts across Romania on April 2. April 2nd weather delivered nationwide rain, mountain snow, and intensifying winds.
National summary
Conditions varied sharply by region. Highs ranged from about 10°C in the south to near 19°C in the northwest.
South and southeast
Cloud cover dominated Dobrogea and the Bărăgan plain all day. Persistent rain fell, accompanied by notable wind gusts and daytime highs near 14°C.
Muntenia and southern Moldova
Southern Moldova and northern Muntenia saw steady rain, especially over hills and lower mountains. Winds reached around 50 km/h and midday temperatures topped near 15°C.
Northern Moldova and Bucovina
Overcast skies continued across northern Moldova and Bucovina. Showers occurred intermittently, while temperatures rose to about 18°C in some spots.
Transylvania and Maramureș
The north of Transylvania and Maramureș remained mostly cloudy with little precipitation. Winds were generally light and the warmest readings, around 19°C, appeared here.
Western regions and Banat
Western Romania stayed gray for much of the day. Rain began in southern Banat and spread overnight, with afternoon highs near 17°C.
Central Transylvania and mountain foothills
Transylvania experienced persistent cloudiness and focused rain in southern sectors. At high elevations on the Meridionali range, snow accumulations reached up to 15 cm.
Oltenia and the south-west
Oltenia recorded frequent showers with estimated accumulations of roughly 25 liters per square meter. Mountain areas received substantial snowfall and daytime highs dropped to about 14°C.
Southern plains and Bucharest
The southern territories stayed cloudy with heavier rain in hilly and mountain zones. Winds gusted up to 50 km/h and temperatures there did not exceed 13°C.
Bucharest saw persistent clouds and significant rainfall. Afternoon temperatures reached approximately 12°C, while nighttime lows fell to near 8°C.
Mountain conditions
The mountain ranges remained overcast and unsettled. Daytime precipitation started in the southern massifs and spread across other ranges overnight.
Strong gusts were measured on the ridges, up to 80 km/h. Snow continued to build on the Meridionali crests.
Key figures
- Highest daytime temperature: about 19°C in northwest regions.
- Lowest daytime temperature: near 10°C in southern areas.
- Wind gusts: commonly around 50 km/h; up to 80 km/h at mountain ridges.
- Snow depth in high Meridionali: up to 15 cm.
- Rain accumulation in Oltenia: about 25 liters per square meter.
This report was prepared for Filmogaz.com using regional forecasts and observational data. Travelers and residents should expect wet roads and gusty conditions tonight.