According to a recent report by the Meteorological Institute of Norway, this year's winter season was recorded as the 54th coldest since measurements began in 1901, averaging 1.5 degrees Celsius below the normal. The harshest conditions were noted in Northern Norway, where temperatures were classified as 'cold' or 'very cold', while Southern Norway experienced conditions that were either cold or normally cool.

The report details how temperatures fluctuated across the country, with some stations in Trøndelag, Møre og Romsdal, Vestland, and Innlandet recording deviations of 0.5 to 1 °C above normal. In contrast, a few stations in Innlandet and Finnmark experienced severe temperature drops of 4-5.5 °C below normal. The winter months showed distinct variations, with December seeing an average of +3.0 °C compared to normal, January measuring −4.4 °C, and February at −3.1 °C.

This report highlights significant temperature anomalies and is crucial for understanding the broader climate changes affecting Norway. The data suggests that while some regions experienced milder temperatures, others faced extreme cold, prompting discussions on the implications of these variations on agriculture, wildlife, and energy consumption across the nation.