Latvia: Adverse winter weather forecast across much of the country Feb. 12

Adverse winter weather is forecast across much of Latvia Feb. 12. Precipitation is likely to mainly fall as freezing rain across most of the country and will likely lead to hazardous travel conditions due to icy roads. The Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Center (LVGMC) has issued orange icing warnings (the middle level on a three-tier scale) for northwestern, northeastern, and eastern Latvia and yellow icing warnings across the rest of the country. Authorities will likely issue new alerts or update/rescind existing advisories as weather conditions change over the coming hours and days.

The winter weather will likely cause ground and air transport disruptions in the region Feb. 12. Traffic and commercial trucking delays are possible along regional highways. Difficult and potentially dangerous driving conditions are also likely on secondary and rural roadways in the affected states as maintenance crews prioritize clearing major routes. Authorities could close stretches of highway if driving conditions become too hazardous. Flight delays and cancellations are likely due to ground stops and deicing operations at regional airports.