In a severe cold snap, Latvia has recorded record low temperatures at its meteorological stations, particularly in Liepaja, Rucava, and Jelgava, where temperatures plunged to unprecedented levels. The thermometer in Liepaja dropped to -24.4 degrees Celsius, while Rucava saw a chilling -25.7 degrees. The most extreme recorded temperature was -30.3 degrees at the Jelgava observation station shortly after sunrise, illustrating the intensity of the cold wave affecting the country.

Historically, Latvia's national cold record was -32.3 degrees, set back in 1979 in Zosēni, revealing the severity of the current weather patterns which could challenge this longstanding record. On the morning of the report, meteorological data showed widespread sub-zero temperatures across the nation, ranging from -14.7 degrees in Daugavgrīva to -28.2 degrees in Staļģene, indicating a nationwide chill that impacted everyone. The capital, Riga, recorded temperatures falling as low as -18 degrees in the center and -25 degrees at the airport, further highlighting the widespread effects of this cold snap.

According to Latvian State Roads, temperatures fell below -25 degrees in various regions, with the most severe cold recorded along the A2 highway near the Amata River at -28 degrees. As the week progresses, forecasters predict that cloudy skies will cover many areas, potentially providing some warmth from the harsh frost; however, clear weather might persist in southern Latvia, leading to further drops in temperature, potentially reaching between -25 to -30 degrees Celsius, indicating ongoing challenges for residents in dealing with extreme winter conditions.