Temperatures to fall below zero inland overnight

Temperatures could drop to minus 3 degrees Celsius inland overnight into Saturday, while daytime highs are forecast to reach 9 degrees, ERR reports.

Cloud cover will increase from the west overnight, but significant precipitation is not expected. Fog may form in places. Winds from the west and nearby directions will blow at 1 to 10 metres per second, with coastal gusts reaching 14 metres per second. Temperatures will range from minus 3 to 7 degrees.

Saturday morning will be cloudy with occasional clear spells and no rain. Temperatures will range from minus 1 to 7 degrees. The day will bring sunny intervals and light rain in some places, with highs of 5 to 9 degrees. Moderate westerly and northwesterly winds are expected; on the mainland, southwesterly gusts could reach 15 metres per second before easing inland in the evening.

Sunday is forecast to remain dry as high pressure strengthens over the Baltic Sea. Temperatures will range from 0 to 8 degrees overnight and reach 6 to 9 degrees during the day. Winds from the west and nearby directions will be stronger on the coast overnight and again towards evening.

Monday should also be mostly dry, with only isolated light showers possible. Westerly winds will be moderate and stronger near the Gulf of Finland. Overnight temperatures will average around 3 degrees, falling to an average of 3 degrees during the day.

By Wednesday, occasional rain is forecast, mainly on the islands and coast. Overnight temperatures could fall to minus 5 degrees, while daytime highs are expected to reach 5 degrees inland and 7 degrees on the coast.