This week, Finnish meteorologists are warning of challenging and perhaps dangerous weather conditions as a significant shift in temperatures is set to occur. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the prolonged frost will give way to rain and sleet, beginning around Thursday. The incoming weather system is anticipated to bring substantial precipitation, particularly in western and southern regions of Finland, where the conditions could become treacherous for drivers and pedestrians alike.

Oskari Rockas, a meteorologist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute, forecasts that from Thursday onward, many areas in Finland will experience a decline in driving conditions due to snow and sporadic freezing rain, alongside warmer temperatures. This change could lead to poor walking conditions in some parts of the country, as the combination of liquid precipitation over icy surfaces can create hazardous conditions.

By the end of the week, temperatures are projected to rise above freezing even in central Lapland, which is unusual for this time of year. The Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued warnings about the risk of icy precipitation, and people are advised to take extra caution when traveling or walking, particularly in the western and southern regions where the weather is expected to be most severe.