Rain, wet snow and even thunder expected in Latvia on Friday

Cloudy weather will prevail across Latvia on Friday, with clearer skies in some places. This is according to the forecast of the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, the state institution responsible for weather forecasting.

In many areas it will rain from time to time or there will be wet snow. In the first half of the day, an isolated thunder discharge is possible on the sea coast.

Wind

The wind will be moderate, blowing from the south and southwest. On the coast it will strengthen, with gusts reaching 15–18 metres per second. In the afternoon the wind in Kurzeme will gradually shift to a westerly direction.

Temperature

The maximum air temperature across the country will range from +2 to +7 degrees Celsius.

In Riga

In the capital, skies will mostly be cloudy, though from midday there will be occasional clearing. Light precipitation, mostly rain, is expected from time to time during the day. The wind will be moderate from the south and southwest, while the temperature will rise to +4...+5 degrees.