Windy weather expected in Latvia on Saturday, roads may be slippery in places

Latvia can expect changeable, windy weather on Saturday, with precipitation forecast mainly in the northeast of the country and roads possibly becoming slippery in places. The forecast covers the whole country, including the capital Riga, and is relevant for anyone planning to travel.

Temperature and road conditions

Overnight, air temperatures will fall to between 0 and +5 degrees, so some roads may become slippery. Around midday it will be warmer, at +2 to +7 degrees.

Wind and precipitation

Westerly winds will blow in gusts. On Saturday, gusts will reach 10–15 metres per second, and up to 19 metres per second on the coast. Another part of the forecast mentions gusts of 9–14 metres per second, and up to 20 metres per second on the coast.

Skies will be partly cloudy during the day, and on Saturday evening clear weather is expected in many places. Precipitation will mostly affect the northeast.

Weather in Riga

In Riga, Latvia's capital, rain is possible at times over the next 24 hours, but the sun will also break through the clouds. Skies will clear on Saturday evening. Westerly wind gusts will reach up to 13 metres per second, and up to 17 metres per second by the sea.

Temperatures in Riga will not fall below +2 degrees at night and will not exceed +6 degrees during the day.