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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Frosty Winter and Horrific Electricity Prices Again Next Winter? Check the Weather Statistics to See How Often Severe Frost Repeats

Many are considering their electricity contracts for next winter due to the recently experienced long and cold frost periods, which have driven electricity prices up significantly.

Feb 27 • 13:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Treacherous Turn in the Weather

This week, Finland is expected to face challenging and potentially dangerous weather conditions due to a shift from severe frost to rain and sleet.

Feb 23 • 20:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Heat is now sweeping into Finland at a rapid pace – difference of up to 25 degrees

Finland is experiencing a dramatic rise in temperatures with a difference of up to 25 degrees Celsius, going from severe frost to milder conditions in a matter of hours.

Feb 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

30 YEARS AGO! ⟩ When Estonia was hit by a severe frost that claimed 33 lives

The article recalls the severe winter conditions in Estonia 30 years ago that led to the deaths of 33 people.

Feb 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photos: Thousands of Rare Endangered Species. Frost Destroys Kyiv Garden

Severe frost has caused significant damage to a garden in Kyiv that houses thousands of endangered species.

Feb 17 • 09:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Cold Snap in Lithuania: When Can Children Skip School?

Lithuanian officials are monitoring extreme cold temperatures that could affect school attendance, particularly advising on when students may not need to attend due to severe frost.

Feb 17 • 07:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Last night was even colder: Frost recorded in Lithuania

Lithuania experienced severe frost, with temperatures dropping to as low as -32.9°C in Joniškis, marking a significant weather event.

Feb 17 • 07:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Frost Returned to Lithuania Overnight: Where Was It Coldest?

Lithuania experienced severe frosts overnight, with temperatures dropping significantly in various regions, particularly in Joniškis where it reached 31.5 degrees Celsius below zero.

Feb 17 • 06:08 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ We can’t expect thaw even next week

Latvia is expected to continue experiencing severe frost next week, with temperatures dropping significantly at night, yet a slight warming is projected over the weekend.

Feb 15 • 14:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Severe Frost Will Continue Next Week

Latvia is expected to experience severe frost next week, with temperatures dropping significantly across various regions.

Feb 15 • 12:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A severe frost measurement recorded in southern Finland

Last night was reported as the coldest of the winter in southern Finland, with temperatures dropping to extreme lows.

Feb 14 • 17:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A significant frost is expected in Latvia on the night of Sunday, warn forecasters

Forecasters predict severe frost in Latvia on the night of February 15, with fog likely to form in some areas.

Feb 14 • 13:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Tightest Frosts Are Disappearing - Meteorologist Anniina Valtonen: "Enjoy the Sunshine Now"

Meteorologist Anniina Valtonen indicates that Finland is experiencing a prolonged period of high pressure resulting in severe frost, but warmer weather is on the horizon.

Feb 14 • 12:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

No trace of spring. A wave of severe frosts is coming

Following unusually warm days in Poland, a significant drop in temperatures is expected, leading to widespread frost and snowfall across the country.

Feb 14 • 06:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Snowstorms and severe frost. The forecasters do not have good news for Poles

Poland is expected to experience severe cold and snowstorms, especially in the Bieszczady region, over the coming weekend with temperatures potentially dropping to -20°C.

Feb 13 • 08:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Cold weather warning across Finland

A cold weather warning has been issued for all of Finland, indicating severe frost conditions, particularly affecting those working outdoors.

Feb 13 • 07:22 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Up to fifteen degrees of frost today

Iceland is experiencing severe frost today, with temperatures dropping to as low as fifteen degrees Celsius.

Feb 12 • 06:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

There will be around -25 degrees of frost in some places on Tuesday morning; warning in effect

A warning for severe frost is in place across most of Latvia, with temperatures expected to drop significantly in various regions.

Feb 9 • 10:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

There will also be frost around -25 degrees in some places on Tuesday morning; warning in effect

A warning for severe frost is in effect in most of Latvia, with temperatures dropping to around -25 degrees in some regions.

Feb 9 • 10:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Severe Frosts in Weather Forecasts Again. IMGW Warnings for Parts of the Country

IMGW has issued warnings for severe frosts across various regions in Poland, predicting temperatures dropping as low as -19°C.

Feb 9 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Severe frost increases the workload of caregivers

Severe cold temperatures are significantly increasing the burden on caregivers in Estonia, as elderly individuals require assistance with heating and mobility.

Feb 8 • 15:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Thousands of cars stalled in January's frost, but Lada-Jussi's Samara started up

Severe winter temperatures have caused significant disruptions for drivers in southern Finland, with over 13,500 needing assistance from roadside services.

Feb 7 • 08:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

“Despite shelling, frost, and lack of electricity, we carry help” – Polish Humanitarian Action in Kharkiv

Polish Humanitarian Action is providing assistance in Kharkiv, Ukraine, amid severe challenges including shelling, freezing temperatures, and power outages, as the region faces increased attacks from Russian forces.

Feb 6 • 16:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What is the impact of frosts on agriculture and livestock?

The cold season in Mexico, which began in September 2025, is expected to impact the country significantly through May 2026, bringing frost and severe weather that affects agriculture and livestock.

Feb 5 • 23:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Frost in Berlin: Airport Closed – Fatal Incident in Lake

Severe winter weather continues to challenge northeastern Germany, leading to the closure of Berlin Brandenburg Airport and resulting in a fatal drowning incident.

Feb 5 • 20:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Bad weather continues in Germany: Berlin airport closed due to frost

Berlin's airport has been closed due to frost as severe weather continues to impact Germany, resulting in over 60 flight disruptions throughout the day.

Feb 5 • 20:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Frost from the East and the Polar Vortex. An Expert Explains Why This Year We Have a Real Winter

Professor Mariusz Figurski explains current severe winter conditions in Poland, attributing them to polar weather phenomena rather than a sign of global warming's end.

Feb 5 • 19:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Then biting frosts will return to Poland. Meteorologists have indicated the date

Following a period of severe frost in Poland, a warm spell is arriving, with forecasts showing temperatures possibly reaching 8 degrees Celsius this Friday.

Feb 5 • 17:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Terrifying destruction of the Ukrainian power plant, people freezing. NATO chief walked through the center of devastation

Kyiv is gripped by severe frost and grappling with the aftermath of one of the most devastating attacks of the war, as Russian missiles and drones nearly leveled the Darnytsia thermal power plant, leaving thousands without heating in the coldest winter.

Feb 5 • 16:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

City pipes in severe frost. How much do winter failures cost?

The article discusses the impact of infrastructure modernization on winter failures, causes of heating and water supply network failures in freezing temperatures, and how cities prepare for winter to prevent such issues.

Feb 4 • 08:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Significant increase in the number of closed schools. New MEN data

The Ministry of National Education has reported that due to severe frost, classes have been canceled in over 500 schools across various regions.

Feb 3 • 09:33 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Bornholm Plumbing Company is Busy: Nine out of Ten Inquiries Concern Frost Damage

A plumbing company on Bornholm is experiencing an extraordinary increase in calls, with nine out of ten inquiries related to frost damage due to severe cold temperatures.

Feb 3 • 08:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Recent strong frost in Jelgava has caused problems with water supply

Recent severe frost in Jelgava has led to water supply issues due to old and deteriorating pipes, as highlighted by the city mayor Mārtiņš Daģis.

Feb 2 • 12:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Severe Frost in Poland. New Data on Closed Schools. MEN Reveals the Scale

Due to severe frost with temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius, 299 schools have been temporarily closed across Poland, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Education.

Feb 2 • 10:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Major power outage hits Helsinki – Thousands were without electricity in severe frost

A significant power outage in North Helsinki affected around 13,000 customers on a frosty Monday morning, with most having their electricity restored within about ten minutes.

Feb 2 • 07:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Perceived temperature may drop to -38℃. Frost means: Death, closed schools, and emerging heating facilities

A severe frost in Poland has resulted in multiple deaths due to hypothermia and led to school closures and the establishment of emergency heating centers.

Feb 1 • 19:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Warnings of severe frost. The perceived temperature will drop below -30 °C

Severe frost warnings indicate that the perceived temperature in Poland will plummet below -30°C, prompting public safety alerts.

Jan 31 • 09:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

"The Beast from the East" will bring extreme frost to Poland. Meteorologists reveal their forecasts

Meteorologists predict that a high-pressure system will pull frigid air from the north and northeast, creating a weather 'highway' for severe frosts across Poland.

Jan 31 • 06:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Development of Combat (Day 1421): Russian Bloggers Forgot About Leningrad. They Are Happy That People in Kyiv Are Freezing

As Kyiv endures its harshest winter since the war began, Russian military bloggers express delight over the suffering caused by attacks on the city's energy infrastructure during severe frost.

Jan 15 • 13:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Drama of Kyiv Residents. They Live Without Heating, Electricity, and Water in 15-Degree Frost

Residents of Kyiv are facing severe hardships due to the destruction of energy infrastructure, resulting in freezing temperatures without basic utilities.

Jan 15 • 11:42 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

First severe frosts and snowfall, then a significant thaw. Weather fluctuations are troubling the Jihlava city services

Jihlava city services are struggling with weather fluctuations, including severe frosts followed by significant thaws and snowfall.

Jan 14 • 06:53 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

‘There is no bad weather, only bad clothing.’ Children play outside with the forest kindergarten despite the severe frost

Children in a forest kindergarten are playing outside even in severe frost, emphasizing that appropriate clothing makes outdoor activities possible in all weather.

Jan 14 • 04:35 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Blackouts due to Russian Airstrikes: Winter Days Without Electricity and Heating in Kyiv

Cities in Kyiv are facing extensive blackouts and loss of heating due to a massive Russian airstrike amidst severe winter frost.

Jan 13 • 14:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Sidewalks like hell, Prague residents described the fight with ice. Danger lurks overhead

Following a wave of severe frost, a sudden thaw accompanied by freezing rain has crippled sidewalks across Prague, leading to dozens of injuries and ongoing risks from falling snow off rooftops.

Jan 13 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Severe frost in northern Greece, temperatures down to -17 °C in the Fortress of Nevrokopi

Northern Greece is experiencing severe frost, with temperatures plummeting to -17 °C in the Fortress of Nevrokopi, causing school delays due to the harsh conditions.

Jan 13 • 09:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Severe Frost and Ice Freeze Austria. Temperatures Reached -29 Degrees Celsius in One Place

Austria experienced severe frost and ice conditions, with a record low temperature of -29 degrees Celsius recorded in Liebenau - Gugu, Upper Austria.

Jan 12 • 15:06 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Severe frost caused technical problems in Přerov. Some bus routes did not run

Severe frost in Přerov has led to technical issues, preventing some bus routes from operating.

Jan 12 • 11:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Kyiv without heating amid frost: Over 1,000 apartment buildings remain cold after the Russian attack

Kyiv faces severe freezing conditions with over 1,000 apartment buildings lacking heating following recent Russian attacks.

Jan 12 • 00:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

A Thaw Approaches Poland. When Will We Breathe a Sigh of Relief from the Frost? Here is the Specific Date

A significant warming trend is expected in Poland by the second half of January, alleviating the current severe winter temperatures.

Jan 11 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Snow - Weather: White Landscapes from Northern to Central Country - Authorities on Alert

A cold spell has brought snow down to lower altitudes across northern and central Greece, prompting authorities to be on heightened alert for frost and road problems during this three-day severe weather event.

Jan 11 • 11:45 UTC

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