Rain is not the worst: what surprise the weather has in store for Latvia

The air temperature at night will range from 0 to +5 degrees. Due to temperatures close to zero, ice formation is possible on certain sections of the roads. The western wind will strengthen to 9–14 meters per second, and along the coast, gusts may reach 20 meters per second. ### What to expect on Saturday afternoon During the day, precipitation will mainly persist in the northeastern part of Latvia. In other areas, variable cloudiness is expected, with the sun appearing in places. By Saturday evening, the sky will clear in many places. The air temperature in the middle of the day will range from +2 to +7 degrees. The western wind will remain gusty — up to 10–15 meters per second, and along the coast, its speed may reach 19 meters per second. ### What the weather will be like in Riga In the capital, rain is possible at times over the next 24 hours, but clouds will alternate with sunny clearings. By Saturday evening, clear skies are expected. At night, the air temperature will not drop below +2 degrees, and during the day it will not exceed +6 degrees. Gusts of the western wind in Riga will reach 13 meters per second, while in coastal areas — 17 meters per second. **Drivers should be especially cautious at night and early in the morning:** at temperatures around zero, wet sections of the roads can become slippery. Along the coast, strong wind gusts should be taken into account.