This week the sky will be covered with a thick layer of clouds in Latvia, as reported by Latvian State Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
Atmospheric pressure will reduce, and two active cyclones will pass through Latvia’s territory at the end of the week.
This means frequent precipitation – snow and wet snow. According to current forecasts, the third day of Advent will have at least 20 cm of snow in Latvia.
In some areas in Latvia’s eastern parts residents can expect up to 30 cm of snow on the weekend.
On Monday, the 5th of December, weather in Latvia will be dictated by low atmospheric pressure. Some snowing is expected in many parts of the country, ice may form on roads. Meteorologists warn motorists to be careful! The wind will blow from the south-east, reaching a speed of 1-5 m/sec. Maximum daytime air temperature will stay at +1° C… -4° C (-4° C… -6° C in eastern regions).
On Tuesday, the 6th of December, weather will be dictated by the south-eastern portion of an active cyclone in the region. Some snowing is expected. In some areas the thickness of snow will increase by 5 cm. In some regions meteorologists predict ice forming on roads, making driving conditions more dangerous. The wind will be slow and will blow from the south-east. At night air temperature will drop to -1° C… -5° C (-5° C… -9° C in eastern regions), whereas daytime air temperature will reach +1° C… -3° C.
On Wednesday, the 7th of December, a new cyclone will pass through Latvia from the south. Lasting snowfall is expected in most of the country. At times the layer of snow will increase by 5-9 cm. Rads may become iced over and slippery. Wind speed will reach 1-5 m/sec. Minimal air temperature at night will be +1° C… -3° C, whereas minimal air temperature during the day will reach -1° C… +3° C.
On Thursday, the 8th of December, the sky will become clear at times. Along the coast wind speed will reach 15-17 m/sec. Many parts of the country will experience snowfall. Air temperature will stay within -2° C… +2° C. On the night to Friday air temperature will stay at -2° C… -8° C. Because of strong wind, it will seem colder outside – residents should dress appropriately.
At the end of the week, according to meteorologists, a new cyclone with a wide precipitation zone will pass through Latvia, bringing lasting precipitation – snow and wet snow.