Latvia Enters Darkest Part of the Year; Wet Snow Possible Next Week

The darkest quarter of the year, also called solar winter, begins in Latvia on 6 November. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, the coming days will be changeable, with cooler weather expected next week and a possibility that wet snow will join the rain in some places.

Friday

Friday, 6 November, will be free of precipitation, with sunshine in many areas. Somewhat more cloud is forecast for the western coast of Kurzeme and the far east of the country. Winds will still be gusty on the coast in the morning but will ease during the day. Air temperatures will range from +4°C in the east to +9°C on the coast.

The weekend

On Saturday and Sunday the sky will mostly be overcast, though the sun may break through in places. Light rain is expected locally, mainly in eastern and central areas. A light to moderate westerly wind will blow, gradually turning to come from the south on Sunday.

The night before Saturday will be chilly: across most of the country temperatures will fall to between +2°C and -3°C, while the coast will be warmer, at +3°C to +8°C. Daytime highs will reach +4°C to +9°C. Sunday night will be slightly warmer, and daytime temperatures will stay similar to previous days.

Next week

Weather in Latvia will turn cooler in the new week. There is a chance that wet snow will join the rain in places.