Latvia is anticipating a sunny Monday, with a gentle to moderate southwestern wind. The maximum air temperature across much of Latvia will range between 8 to 14 degrees Celsius, while the western coast of Kurzeme and the Vidzeme coastal area will remain cooler, with temperatures around 5 to 7 degrees Celsius. This warmer weather on March 9 is poised to set records in multiple locations, surpassing previous meteorological observations for this date.

The highest temperature previously recorded in Latvia on this date occurred last year, when Daugavpils reached 13.7 degrees Celsius. This year, Riga is expected to see similar warm conditions, with temperatures forecasted to reach around 13 degrees Celsius. This could potentially make March 9 in Riga the warmest on record, challenging the previous record of 12.9 degrees Celsius set last year.

Since the onset of meteorological spring in Latvia at the end of February, a total of 22 local heat records have already been reported, underscoring a trend of unusual warmth this early in the season. The meteorological forecast suggests that such warming trends may continue, raising concerns and attention towards climate patterns and springtime weather in the region.