Strong winds bring rain, sleet and snow to Estonia

A low-pressure system moving from southern Scandinavia across the Baltic Sea towards Finland will leave Estonia on its southeastern edge on Friday, bringing strong winds and rain, sleet and snow, ERR reported.

Thursday night will be cloudy, with occasional clear spells and rain or sleet, and snow in some places. There is a risk of slippery conditions on the mainland. Moderate to strong southeast and south winds are expected, with temperatures from 0 to 3 degrees Celsius and up to 5 degrees on the coasts of the islands.

Friday morning will bring cloudy skies with some clear spells. Rain is expected widely, with sleet mixed in on the mainland. South and southeast winds will reach 5 to 13 metres per second, with gusts of up to 18 metres per second on the coast. The islands and western coast will also have southwest winds. Temperatures will range from 1 to 5 degrees.

During the day, rain will fall in many places, with sleet possible inland. Southeast and south winds will reach 5 to 11 metres per second, with gusts of up to 14 metres per second. On the islands and western coast, southwest winds will reach 9 to 15 metres per second, with gusts of up to 22 metres per second. Temperatures will be between 2 and 6 degrees.

Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with rain and sleet on the mainland, and snow also possible overnight and in the morning. The average temperature will be around 3 degrees. Sunday will be changeable, with rain and an average of 7 degrees. Cloud cover will increase from Monday, when rain is expected and temperatures will average 4 degrees. Tuesday will also bring rain, with an average of 6 degrees.