Rain, strong winds and possible wet snow forecast in Lithuania

Parts of Lithuania will see rain and strong winds over the coming days, with wet snowflakes possible overnight into Saturday, LRT reported, citing forecaster Simona Dalinkevičiūtė of the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service.

On Friday, rain clouds will gradually move away from eastern districts, while showers may pass through western areas several times. Rain is expected only in some places, mainly in the west. Strong southwesterly winds are forecast, with gusts of 15 to 20 metres per second in the westernmost part of the country and stronger gusts near the sea. Temperatures will range from 4 to 9 degrees Celsius, with the warmest conditions in the Curonian Spit.

Rain will fall intermittently in many places on Saturday night, mostly as light rain, though wet snowflakes are possible. During the day, showers are expected only in some areas, mainly in the east and southeast. It will be windy, with winds from the west and gusts of up to 18 metres per second by the sea. Temperatures will range from 0 to 5 degrees overnight and from 4 to 9 degrees during the day.

Some western districts may get light rain on Sunday night, but no significant rain is expected during the day. Strong southwesterly winds will shift to the south and southeast, with gusts of 15 to 17 metres per second by the sea. Overnight temperatures will range from minus 1 to 4 degrees, with slightly milder conditions near the coast. Icy patches are possible in some places. Daytime temperatures will reach 5 to 9 degrees.