This week's weather forecast for Norway warns of a dreary and wet winter holiday, especially for residents of western regions. Meteorologists indicate that while Monday and Tuesday may offer brief respite with calmer conditions, the weather is expected to turn significantly wetter starting Wednesday. Temperatures will rise above freezing in many areas, promising rain that overshadows any potential for sunshine throughout the week.

In southern and eastern Norway, similar mild weather with rain is predicted, though northern Norway is projected to experience colder temperatures and windy conditions. In Oslo, some light snow is expected on Monday, but the rise in temperature later in the week may clear the snow to reveal bare asphalt in certain neighborhoods. Charalampos Sarchosidis, a meteorologist, highlights the bleak outlook for the coming week, suggesting that beautiful sunny days are unlikely for many.

With rain anticipated from Wednesday through Friday, Friday is expected to include not just precipitation but also strong winds. Locals will need to prepare for conditions reminiscent of autumn rather than typical winter weather, which might require residents to don rain gear to cope with the unseasonably warm and wet conditions that characterize the changing patterns in Norway's winter weather.