Winter Storm Warnings for February 22, 2026: Estonia Sees Snow and Ice
Today, February 22, 2026, Estonia is facing a mix of challenging weather conditions, prompting Level 1 warnings across multiple counties. While Western Estonia is seeing some clear spells, the eastern part of the country is dealing with localized snow, snowdrifts, and sleet.
The primary concern for today is the widespread risk of freezing rain and glazed ice, making road conditions extremely hazardous.
Today's Forecast (Feb 22)
Expect cloudy skies overall, though cloud cover will begin to decrease from the west this afternoon, bringing a gradual thinning of precipitation.
- Winds: West and northwest winds are blowing at 5-10 m/s, with inland gusts reaching 15 m/s. On the coasts, winds are stronger at 7-13 m/s, with gusts up to 18 m/s, before gradually decreasing later this afternoon.
- Temperatures: Ranging from -4 to +1°C today.
- Lake Peipus: Southwest winds are veering west/northwest, with gusts up to 15 m/s. Snow and snowdrifts will die out towards the evening, improving the currently moderate-to-poor visibility. Temperatures sit at -2 to -4°C.
Active Level 1 Warnings for Today
The Weather Service has issued Level 1 warnings indicating potentially dangerous conditions. Dense snowfall and blowing snow are severely limiting visibility today.
- Freezing Rain & Glazed Ice: A high risk of icy roads is active through this morning and midday for Ida-Viru, Jõgeva, Järva, Lääne-Viru, Põlva, Rapla, Tartu, Valga, Viljandi, and Võru counties.
- Snowstorms: Dense snowfall and blowing snow are affecting Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru counties, with warnings valid until 15:00 today.
- Strong Winds: Gusts of up to 15 m/s are expected across most inland counties until late afternoon. Coastal areas and marine zones (including the Northern Baltic Sea, Gulf of Finland, and Moonsund) will see gusts between 15-18 m/s, causing wave heights of up to 3 meters in open waters.
Looking Ahead: Tonight & Tomorrow (February 23)
Tonight:
Cloudiness will thicken from the west, but conditions will remain mostly dry. Winds will shift from westerly to southeast/east at 1-7 m/s, though the Virumaa coast may still see gusts up to 12 m/s before midnight.
Temperatures will drop sharply tonight, plunging to -9 to -15°C inland, and -4 to -9°C on the islands, before rising again by morning.
Tomorrow, February 23:
Expect a cloudy day with some bright spells. Snow is anticipated in many places, with sleet likely on the islands. Easterly winds will blow at 2-8 m/s (up to 10 m/s on the islands). Temperatures will be colder than today, ranging from -1 to -6°C.
