Winter made a cautious entrance into parts of Lithuania overnight into Monday, as residents across the country’s northern and western districts shared snowy scenes on social media.
Meteorologist Gytis Valaika wrote Sunday evening on the Facebook page Orai ir klimatas Lietuvoje that snow cover had already formed in several northern regions.
“The most snow has accumulated around Tauragė and Raseiniai. In some areas, snow cover reaches about 2 to 3 centimetres. It will increase slightly overnight. The first visit from winter is officially recorded,” Valaika wrote.
Speaking to LRT RADIO on Monday morning, forecaster Vytautas Patašius said some districts had developed snow cover as thick as 5 centimetres.
The winter scenery, however, is not expected to last long.
On Monday, precipitation will be limited and mainly in the form of rain. Daytime temperatures will range from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius, with slightly warmer conditions along the coast.
By early Tuesday, much of the country will see precipitation, mostly rain, with icy conditions forming in some places. Winds from the northwest and west will blow at 9 to 14 metres per second, with gusts reaching 15 to 20 metres per second. Overnight temperatures will range from -2 to 3 degrees. During the day, brief rain showers are expected, and highs will reach 2 to 7 degrees.
On Wednesday, precipitation is forecast mainly in the country’s northwest. Some icy patches may develop overnight. Winds from the southwest and south will reach 8 to 13 metres per second, with coastal gusts of 15 to 18 metres per second. Temperatures will range from -3 to 2 degrees overnight and rise to 1 to 6 degrees during the day.
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