According to the Estonian Environmental Agency's weather forecast, temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as minus 16 degrees Celsius on Friday. This cold wave will be accompanied by very windy conditions, making outdoor activities potentially hazardous. The situation will be exacerbated by changing cloud cover throughout the night, with snowfall expected in some areas.

In the early hours, the weather will feature variable cloudiness, which will increase after midnight as clouds thicken. This could lead to light snow in certain locations, creating a mix of wintry conditions that may result in drifting snow. The forecast also warns of strengthened northeast and east winds with speeds between 3-9 m/s, gusting up to 11 m/s; for Western Estonia, winds could reach 5-11 m/s, and coastal areas might experience gusts up to 17 m/s.

The chilling temperatures ranging from minus 9 to minus 16 degrees Celsius, and up to minus 7 degrees along the coast, suggest that the population should take precautions against the cold, particularly during travel and outdoor activities. Authorities are likely monitoring the weather closely, urging residents to stay warm and safe as they prepare for these anticipated severe winter conditions.