Latvia's Cold Snap: Sunny Skies, Frigid Temperatures This Week

Monday and Tuesday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky. No precipitation is expected on these days. With light winds, fog may form in some areas on Tuesday, reducing visibility, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. At night, air temperatures across most of the country will drop to -13 to -18°C, and in places where skies clear it will be even colder, falling to -20 to -21°C. Conditions will be slightly milder along the coast. During the day on Monday, temperatures will rise to -5 to -10°C, while on Tuesday they will reach -3 to -8°C, remaining colder in the eastern regions. On Wednesday, cloud cover will increase, with only occasional glimpses of sunshine. Winds will remain light overnight, allowing fog to form in some areas, and in places it may persist into the morning hours. During the day, the wind will turn easterly to northeasterly and blow at light to moderate strength. Air temperatures both at night and during the day will be similar to previous days, although daytime temperatures along the coast will rise slightly to -1 to -5°C. In the second half of the week, a colder air mass will return to Latvia under the influence of an anticyclone, causing frost to intensify again. However, no strong winds or precipitation are expected. Over the weekend, as skies clear, nighttime and early morning temperatures in some areas will once again drop below -20°C. Read also: Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice