Feb 26 • 19:32 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia ERR

On Friday, sleet and freezing rain may fall

On Friday, Estonia is expected to experience sleet and freezing rain as warm air moves in from the west.

On Friday, Estonia will be affected by a large low-pressure area from the southeast, bringing with it warmer air from the west. During the night, there will be precipitation in the form of sleet and freezing rain in many areas, while temperatures will rise above 0 degrees Celsius in western Estonia, although it will still be below freezing in the east. Throughout the day, rain and sleet will continue, accompanied by strong winds that will ease slightly by the afternoon.

The night will be predominantly cloudy with occasional clear spells, and there will be several regions experiencing sleet, rain, and freezing rain, increasing the risk of slippery conditions. Winds will be strong from the southwest and south, gusting up to 21 m/s. The air temperature will range from -2 to 2 degrees Celsius, indicating a chilly night with hazardous road conditions expected.

In the morning, the weather will remain mostly cloudy with rain and sleet falling in many areas, as well as freezing rain in parts of eastern Estonia, accompanied by fog in some locations. The roads will remain very slippery, and the winds will maintain a moderate strength from the southwest and south, gusting up to 15 m/s. Overall, the forecast highlights a significant weather change that poses challenges for outdoor activities and travel within the country.

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