Frost and sleet expected in Latvia on Lāčplēsis Day

Occasional showers are expected in parts of Latvia on Lāčplēsis Day, with sleet also possible in eastern regions, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Temperature fluctuations could make roads slippery in some eastern areas.

Light to moderate southerly winds will prevail, while fog may develop in some places overnight.

Light frost is expected across almost the entire country overnight into Wednesday, with temperatures dropping to between -2°C and +3°C.

Daytime temperatures will reach between +4°C and +7°C, although eastern regions will be colder, with highs of just +1°C to +3°C.

Towards the end of the working week, skies will remain mostly cloudy, with occasional precipitation across much of the country.

Most precipitation will fall as rain, although sleet is also expected in some areas. As a result, roads may become slippery in places.

Light to moderate southerly and southeasterly winds will prevail, becoming gusty along the coast.

From Friday afternoon, winds will gradually shift to the southwest and west, strengthening to moderate or moderately strong levels, with coastal gusts reaching 15–17 metres per second.

Minimum overnight temperatures will range from 0°C to +5°C, while daytime temperatures will reach between +1°C and +6°C.

Over the weekend, precipitation will gradually become less intense. By Sunday, rain is expected mainly in coastal areas.

Winds will remain gusty along the coast and in some eastern regions.

At the beginning of next week, precipitation is expected across large parts of Latvia, although winds will ease.