Snow is currently melting at a rapid pace across Finland, driven by unusually warm temperatures. The highest temperature recorded so far this year, exactly 10 degrees Celsius, was measured last Friday in Hämeenlinna. A meteorologist from Foreca, Joanna Rinne, forecasts that temperatures could rise to 10-11 degrees Celsius in southern Pirkanmaa, Kanta-Häme, and Satakunta regions on Tuesday. The warmest time of the day is expected between 2 PM and 4 PM, after which temperatures will begin to cool down.

Closer to the coast, temperatures are slightly lower, ranging from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius, while in Oulu, they are expected to be between 2 to 4 degrees. The coldest region is Northern Lapland, where temperatures will remain below zero. Notably, Tuesday also offers a visual treat, as sand from the Sahara is expected to arrive in Finland, suggesting that sky watchers should take a moment during sunrise and sunset to observe this unusual phenomenon.