Frost, wet snow and slippery roads expected in Latvia as weather shifts

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre has warned of changeable weather this week. Rain, wet snow in parts of the east and light frost are expected across Latvia, and because of temperature swings, roads in eastern areas may become slippery.

Tuesday and Lāčplēsis Day

Overnight into Tuesday, light rain or drizzle is expected in places in the east, while the daytime should pass without significant precipitation. Southerly winds will be light to moderate, and in the morning fog will thicken in places in western and central areas. Night-time temperatures will range from -2 to +4°, rising to +3…+6° during the day.

On Lāčplēsis Day, rain will cover a wider area, and wet snow may fall locally in the east. Due to the temperature fluctuations, roads in parts of the east may become slippery.

Wednesday and Thursday

Overnight into Wednesday, light frost is forecast across almost the entire country, with daytime highs of +2…+7°.

Thursday will be mostly cloudy. Rain is expected in many places at night, but during the day only along the coast. Wet snow is possible overnight in eastern districts. The wind will gradually strengthen and become gusty on the coast. Temperatures, both at night and during the day, will be +1…+6°, with around 0° in places in the east at night.

Weekend outlook

Towards the end of the week, moderate precipitation is expected at times, though its spread will differ from day to day. The driest weather is forecast for Sunday and Monday. With temperatures changing little, precipitation will mostly fall as rain, although a few wet snowflakes may appear locally. West and southwest winds will strengthen, with coastal gusts reaching 15–17 m/s.