On Thursday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing expected during the day. A new precipitation zone will begin moving across the country from the northwest, bringing rain mainly to the northern regions, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
During the night, fog will form in some areas. A light to moderate south or southwest wind will blow, while on the coast it will be moderate to rather strong, with gusts reaching 15–19 m/s. Air temperature at night will drop to +5…+9°C, while in the eastern regions it will be slightly cooler – around +1…+5°C. During the day, the air temperature will gradually rise, reaching +7…+11°C.
On Friday, skies will remain cloudy, but during the day the amount of cloud cover will gradually decrease from the northwest.
Occasional rain is expected, with wet snow possible in some places.
A moderate to rather strong southwesterly to westerly wind will blow, with gusts of 15–19 m/s, later shifting from the west and becoming calmer during the day. At night, temperatures will drop to +3…+8°C, and in some northern areas to +1…+3°C, while during the day they will rise to +5…+10°C.
Over the weekend, a cold front will cross the country – temperatures will drop significantly, with nighttime values in many areas falling below 0°C, and daytime temperatures staying just a few degrees above freezing. During these days, sunshine will alternate with clouds, and precipitation is expected in places – mainly in the form of rain and wet snow. Some road sections may become icy. On Saturday, winds will mainly come from the west, while on Sunday – from the south.
At the beginning of next week, the weather will continue to be influenced by a cyclone – skies will remain mostly cloudy across much of the country, occasionally bringing precipitation, including snow. Nighttime temperatures will often be below zero, while daytime values will not exceed +5°C.
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