A severe cold snap is forecast to grip eastern Latvia overnight, with temperatures expected to plummet as low as 20 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. The Latvian Surroundings,Geology and Meteorology Centre warns that the frigid conditions,driven by a high-pressure system,could pose risks to infrastructure and residents [[2]]. While most of the country will experience sub-zero temperatures, eastern regions and Riga are expected to be particularly affected through Monday [[1]].
Eastern Latvia is bracing for temperatures as low as 20 degrees below zero overnight, according to forecasts from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
The region will remain under the influence of a high-pressure system overnight, with only partial cloud cover and no precipitation expected. Winds will be light, and fog may form in coastal areas overnight.
Most of the country will see temperatures drop to between 13 and 18 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Coastal regions will be slightly milder, ranging from 9 to 12 degrees below zero, the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre reports. However, eastern parts of Latvia could experience temperatures plummeting to as low as 20 degrees below zero as skies clear.
Riga will also remain dry with partly cloudy skies. Light winds are expected, and temperatures will fall to between 13 and 15 degrees below zero.
Monday will bring frequent sunny spells and continued dry conditions. Light winds will persist, and the mercury will not rise above 5 to 10 degrees below zero.
Riga is also forecast to remain partly cloudy and dry. Light winds will blow, and temperatures will climb to between 8 and 10 degrees below zero.
