The latest monthly forecast from Foreca indicates that temperatures in Finland for this week and the upcoming weeks will be unusually high, with areas experiencing 5-6 degrees Celsius above the norm. The warm weather is attributed to a strong southwestern flow, leading to the warmest day of the week expected on Tuesday, where temperatures in the western inland regions may exceed 10 degrees Celsius.

Starting from Wednesday, the weather is predicted to become cloudier with significant rain expected in Finland’s northern regions, contrasting with the warm temperatures in the south. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts supports this assessment with a forecast that could lead to a premature arrival of thermal spring, which is generally recognized when temperatures consistently stay above freezing.

In southern Finland, thermal spring typically begins at the end of March, while northern areas often see it start throughout April. This shift in weather patterns not only suggests a change in seasonal activities but may also have implications for agriculture, tourism, and local ecosystems, marking a notable deviation from historical climate trends in Finland.