Feb 22 • 18:57 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Iltalehti

The Frost Continues – Then a Turn Occurs

The upcoming week in Finland will begin with clear freezing weather, according to the weather blog Foreca.

Foreca's weather blog indicates that the coming week in Finland will largely feature clear and cold weather, starting with a drop in temperatures to between -1 to -10 degrees Celsius on Monday across most areas. In Western and Northern Lapland, temperatures will be even lower, ranging from -10 to -20 degrees Celsius. However, overnight into Tuesday, temperatures are expected to tighten again to between -10 to -20 degrees across much of the country. Meanwhile, the daytime will see varying weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from -1 to -10 in the southern and central regions, and from -7 to -17 in the north.

As the week progresses, temperatures will remain frigid, particularly on Wednesday night when readings in clear areas in the south could bottom out at -20 degrees, while Lapland may see lows of -25 to -30 degrees. On Wednesday, daytime temperatures will fluctuate between -5 and -15 degrees. The forecast also suggests that snow from the west may arrive in the western part of the country by Wednesday evening, indicating a shift in weather conditions towards the end of the week.

Looking forward to the latter part of the week, forecasts predict that snow will spread across the majority of the country by Thursday night. Northern parts may receive significant snowfall, while the southern regions can expect lighter flurries. This shift from prolonged cold to snowy conditions suggests a significant change in the weather patterns for Finland, impacting daily life and possibly altering travel conditions.

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