Weather forecasts for Latvia indicate a sunny day on Friday, March 20, following a rainy Thursday evening accompanied by sleet and fog. The rain is expected to clear up by Friday morning, although cloudy conditions may linger in the Latgale region. Additionally, temperatures will fluctuate from -2 to +2 degrees Celsius at night, warming up to between +7 and +10 degrees during the afternoon, with coastal areas remaining cooler.

In Riga, the weather will transition from rain and fog overnight to sunshine by Friday morning. A moderate north to northwesterly wind will accompany the temperature drop at night, which may reach around 0 degrees Celsius. The daytime temperatures in the city’s northern areas are not expected to exceed +3 degrees, while southern districts may see highs of +7 degrees.

Furthermore, the day marks the vernal equinox at 16:46, signifying the official onset of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere, which carries cultural importance as people transition into a season associated with renewal and growth.