Meteorologists predict a mix of cloudy skies and sunshine across Finland during the southern regions' skiing holiday week, with some areas experiencing clearer conditions.
As southern Finns prepare for their winter school holidays starting today, meteorologist Ari-Juhani Punkka from the Finnish Meteorological Institute shares the weather outlook. The week is marked by freezing temperatures due to a persistent high-pressure system, which will bring gray skies scattered with occasional sunshine. Although the entire country will not experience widespread sunny weather, there will be some areas that could enjoy clearer conditions, particularly in the northeastern parts of Lapland.
Punkka notes that while he cannot guarantee sunny skies across all regions, specific areas such as northeastern Lapland, North Karelia, North Savo, and Kainuu are expected to have opportunities for sunshine, particularly in the afternoons. Temperatures will vary, remaining around 10 degrees below zero in southern and central Finland in the afternoons, with potential warming to minus 3 or 4 degrees in the western parts of the country at the beginning of the week.
This mixed forecast highlights the challenges and excitement for winter sports enthusiasts planning activities during the skiing holidays. As families flock to the slopes, the expectation of sunny intervals could enhance their experiences, but the predominance of cold temperatures serves as a reminder of the typical Finnish winter conditions that accompany popular winter recreational activities.
