A significant weather warning has been issued by the Finnish Meteorological Institute for potentially hazardous conditions across the country due to a large area of snowfall moving eastward throughout Finland. The warning indicates that some of the precipitation may fall as freezing rain, while in southern regions, it may also occur as sleet or rain. According to meteorologist Sara Salonen, by early afternoon, the heaviest precipitation is expected to affect southern Finland, with snow falling heavily in parts of Uusimaa as of the morning.

As temperatures rise throughout the day, particularly in southern areas, a transition to rain is anticipated, which will affect travel conditions. The rain-soaked areas will move across Uusimaa and other southern parts throughout the afternoon, with varying intensities of the precipitation. Commuters and travelers are advised to exercise caution while driving, as the conditions will worsen, leading to dangerous travel conditions due to ice and snow.

Warnings have been disseminated indicating that driving conditions are dangerously poor across southern Finland, particularly due to the combination of freezing rain, snow squalls, and the warming temperatures contributing to slushy roads. As such, the transportation situation becomes critical, and citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and prepared for sudden weather changes throughout the day.