As of 7:15 ‍p.m.⁣ on December 27, 2025, meaningful ice and ‍black ice formation is impacting travel across several regions of ⁤latvia. The most severe conditions are concentrated in Latgale, where all major roads are currently covered in ice.

Widespread Ice and Flooding Concerns

Specifically, the Valmiera highway between the Brasla ‍bridge and Valka, multiple ⁢sections of the Vidzeme highway, and the Daugavpils highway from Piekalnie to the Latvian border are experiencing icy conditions. ⁢ Around Rēzekne, the situation is notably hazardous, ‍with‍ black ice forming due to localized ⁢flooding – these areas are highlighted in red on the ⁤latvian Road ⁢Condition Map.

Regional and Local Road‍ Difficulties

Tough driving conditions also extend to many regional and local roads throughout Latgale and Vidzeme. Road maintenance crews are actively applying ⁣de-icing materials to mitigate the hazards.

Satisfactory Conditions in Some Areas

Fortunately,conditions are currently reported as ⁣satisfactory on the Tallinn highway ⁤and roads surrounding Riga,as well as in the Kurzeme and Zemgale regions. These assessments were made by the Latvian Automobile Transport Association (LVC) and reflect conditions as of the stated time.

Motorists are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution, reduce speed,⁣ and increase following distances when traveling in ⁣affected areas. Stay updated on the latest road conditions via the LVC Traffic⁢ Details website before and during your journey.