The weekend weather forecast in Finland, shared by forecaster Foreca, indicates a mix of sunny moments and biting frost, coinciding with the start of school winter holidays. While the traffic will generally proceed in standard winter conditions, the sharpest cold is expected to ease somewhat early next week, though temperatures will remain low. Areas affected by the most severe cold, particularly in Lapland, Kainuu, and the eastern part of the country, may experience temperatures dropping to between –30 and –35 degrees Celsius.

Friday night is predicted to see temperatures fall to 15–20 degrees Celsius in cloudy regions, while most of Finland will generally experience –20 to –30 degrees. The cold snap is quite pronounced, particularly in northern regions and eastern Finland, where locals are bracing for the possibility of facing severe frost. Saturday is expected to offer sunny spells especially in southern and eastern Finland, while the north and some western parts of the country may still contend with cloudy conditions, likely leading to occasional light snowfall.

During the day, temperatures are expected to hover mainly between –10 and –20 degrees Celsius, although some regions like Ostrobothnia and Åland Islands may see temperatures rise to between –5 and –10 degrees Celsius. Overall, this forecast underscores the harsh winter conditions expected across various parts of Finland in the coming days, marking it as a period of intense cold during the winter season.