On Friday, March 20, Latvia is expected to experience relatively sunny weather, with temperatures reaching as high as +10 degrees Celsius in some areas.
On March 20, Latvia will see mostly sunny weather, though the eastern regions such as Latgale and SΔlija will hold onto significant cloud cover during the morning. According to meteorologists, no precipitation is expected, and a gentle to moderate wind will blow from the north. In the afternoon, temperatures are expected to rise to between +7 to +10 degrees Celsius, although parts of the coastline will experience cooler conditions, ranging from +3 to +6 degrees Celsius.
In Riga, the weather will clear up, with a gentle to moderate north to northwest wind. The maximum temperatures will vary across the city, with northern areas reaching around +3 degrees Celsius and southern ones reaching up to +7 degrees Celsius. The influence of an anticyclone is expected to strengthen, leading to atmospheric pressure levels ranging from 1015 hPa in eastern Latgale to 1021 hPa in western Kurzeme. This change marks the approach of spring, coinciding with the equinox at 16:46 on Friday.
Early on Friday morning, localized areas in Latvia experienced dense fog and icy conditions on roads, as reported by meteorological updates. Skies will mostly be overcast, with some parts in the western regions witnessing clearer skies. Overall, the shift in weather signifies the end of winter conditions and the advent of warmer temperatures, making it an important moment for the transition into spring in Latvia.
