According to a new monthly forecast from Foreca, Finland will have to wait for several weeks to experience the warm spring temperatures as cold air masses dominate the region. Meteorologist Kristian Roine notes that a significant warm-up is anticipated in the week starting March 16, but currently, Finland's average weekly temperature is lower than normal due to the frigid conditions, especially in Lapland. While countries such as France and Germany are currently experiencing summer-like temperatures, these warm air currents have not yet reached Finland.

This week's expected temporary warming in Finland will not last, as the forecast suggests that a high-pressure system over Russia will prevent the warm air from moving into Finland. Roine mentions that the cold air mass affecting Finland extends to the Baltic States, Eastern Europe, and even to the eastern Mediterranean, creating a notable impact on the weather across a wider region. The presence of cooler weather in Finland creates discomfort and an ongoing sense of winter, contrasting with warming trends elsewhere in Europe.

With forecasts indicating that Finland will remain in a colder air mass longer than anticipated, there are concerns about the implications for local agriculture and daily life as the shift to warmer conditions is delayed. The weather patterns seen in March could influence various sectors reliant on mild weather, and the struggle against prolonged cold may pose challenges for the population, emphasizing the interconnectedness of weather patterns across borders, particularly influenced by conditions in Russia.