Lithuanian meteorologists have been monitoring snow conditions across the country, revealing that despite nighttime frost last week, the warm daylight hours have led to a reduction in snow cover. The most substantial snow accumulation remains in the northern part of the country, where thickness is reported at 20-30 cm in some areas. However, in many southwestern and northwestern regions, the snow cover is patchy or completely melted. Interestingly, dense coniferous forests still hold a significant amount of snow despite the surrounding thawing conditions.

The frost depth in the soil also varies across different localities, with some regions showing a frozen layer of 2-11 cm. Notably, areas like Ukmergė and Utena have recorded no frost, while the Kaunas meteorological station observed the most substantial frost at 25 cm. Over the past week, the frost layer has been retreating both from the top and the bottom; for example, in Kybartai, while the soil frost reaches 24 cm, the thawing depth is recorded at 14 cm, indicating a 10 cm frost layer remaining, a significant decrease from the 24 cm measured a week prior.

In the coming days, due to forecasted higher temperatures, it is expected that the remaining snow and frost will continue to diminish. The snow and frost conditions are closely monitored as they can significantly impact agricultural activities and natural ecosystems, making this meteorological reporting crucial for local citizens, farmers, and environmentalists alike.