Large cyclone approaches Latvia: rain and locally wet snow expected

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre reports that later in the week, including on 18 November, a large cyclone will move toward Latvia from the west. Skies will remain mostly overcast, and rain clouds will bring precipitation to most of the country – mainly rain, but locally wet snow on some days. Air temperatures will stay within the same range as in the preceding days.

Sunday

During the day the sky will gradually begin to clear from the southwest, though light rain is expected in places, and wet snow at night. At night the wind will blow from the southwest and west, gradually turning to southwest and south in the morning. On the coast it will be gusty, reaching 15–17 m/s. At night in the east, where the wind will be weaker, fog will form in places and reduce visibility. Night temperatures will fall to -2…+2°, in many coastal areas it will be +3…+8°, while daytime highs will reach +5…+10°.

Monday

Sun will alternate with clouds, but from midday the sky will start to cloud over from the west. In the morning rain is possible in places along the sea coast, and in the afternoon across a wider area. The wind will be light to moderate from the south and southwest, with coastal gusts up to 15 m/s. Minimum temperatures will be -2…+2°, and daytime highs will not exceed +3…+8°.

Tuesday

Clouds will cover the sky, with the sun appearing only in places, and rain is expected across almost the entire country. The wind will be light to moderate from the south and southeast, while at night in the west it will still be from the south and southwest. Coastal gusts will strengthen to 15–17 m/s. Both night and day temperatures will be within +3…+7°, only in the east at night slightly cooler, at +1…+3°.