More Precipitation and Local Snow Expected in Latvia in Second Half of the Week
Forecasters say Latvia will see more precipitation in the second half of this week, with snow in places. On Thursday, coastal wind gusts may reach 18 metres per second.
The weather in Latvia is set to become wetter in the second half of this week, with forecasters predicting more precipitation than at the start of the week and snow in some places. Road users should take care, as roads may occasionally become slippery.
Dry Tuesday
Tuesday will be mostly dry and sunny. Morning temperatures will fall to 0 to -3 degrees Celsius in many areas, while daytime highs will stay between +2 and +6 degrees. Winds will be light to moderate and blow from the south.
Rain and snow on Wednesday and Thursday
On Wednesday and Thursday the sky will be mostly cloudy, with light rain and snow in places. Heavier rain is expected in some parts of Kurzeme, in western Latvia. On Thursday, southerly gusts along the coast will reach up to 18 metres per second. Temperatures will not exceed +6 degrees, although in a few coastal areas it will be about one degree warmer.
What comes next
In the following days, precipitation will come at times, along with gusty westerly winds, while temperatures will not change significantly. Kurzeme and western Vidzeme are expected to receive the most precipitation, most of it in the form of rain.
According to the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, this week in Latvia will be one to two degrees cooler than is usual for November. In the coming weeks temperatures are forecast to be mostly above normal, and the amount of precipitation will increase.
