Finland has been under a severe cold snap for the first days of February, with temperatures in Southern and Central Finland being up to 10 degrees colder than usual, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute. However, a change is on the horizon as high pressure moves eastward, making way for a different air mass to sweep across much of the country. Meteorologist Matti Huutonen from Yle states that the harshest cold is likely over for the time being.

The weather is expected to warm considerably in the southern half of the country at the beginning of the week, where a weak weather front will settle over Southern Finland, bringing scattered snow showers. During the day, the temperatures will generally hover between -5 to -15 degrees Celsius, which Huutonen notes is fairly typical for this time of year. Meanwhile, Northern Finland will see clearer and colder conditions, with temperatures remaining between -15 to -25 degrees Celsius.

By Tuesday, the precipitation area will gain momentum, potentially dropping several centimeters of snow over Southern and Central Finland. As Finland transitions from severe cold to milder conditions, it reflects a typical winter pattern, where variations in air masses dictate the weather changes, illustrating the dynamic nature of Finnish winters.