Mar 16 • 14:05 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Iltalehti

Sun holiday ruined? Disheartening forecast for favorite destination of Finns

Forecasts predict unstable weather and storms hitting the Canary Islands, popular among Finnish travelers, this week.

Travelers heading to the Canary Islands, a favorite destination for Finns, are in for some disappointing weather this week as forecasts indicate the arrival of unstable weather conditions and storms. According to the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), a storm is expected to hit the archipelago on Tuesday and continue through to the weekend. By Wednesday, rain will spread across the entire group of islands, with La Palma and Gran Canaria facing the heaviest downpours.

The weather warnings not only include heavy rainfall but also strong winds and the possibility of snow on higher altitudes on Tenerife. The forecast indicates that by Wednesday afternoon, the eastern coast of Tenerife will experience the heaviest rainfall. Rain is expected to remain persistent throughout the latter part of the week, elevating concerns about snow for Tenerife's taller regions, creating worry for vacationers who were looking forward to sunshine and warm weather.

As reported by Canarian Weekly, changes in the forecasts are still possible, but should the current predictions hold, it suggests that the vacation plans of many will be significantly impacted during this unstable weather period. Travelers may need to reconsider their activities or even their destinations if the rain and storms persist as anticipated, which could lead to disappointment among those eager for a sunny getaway.

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