People enjoying the sunny weather in a park in Helsinki. Photo: Heikki Saukkomaa / Lehtikuva
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Temperatures in Finland are forecast to climb steadily over the coming days, with parts of the country potentially reaching 20°C next week, according to meteorologists.
After a colder-than-usual start to May, marked by scattered snowfall and sleet even in southern areas, conditions are expected to turn milder and sunnier ahead of the weekend.
Joonas Koskela, meteorologist at Foreca, said a slow warming trend is visible in the 10-day forecast.
“In the coming days, cold northern airflow still dominates, but heading into the weekend, cloud cover will gradually give way to more sun,” he wrote in a weather blog.
Light precipitation in various forms, including rain, sleet and snow, may still occur, especially overnight and in the early mornings. On Friday, heavier rainfall is expected in central regions.
From Wednesday to Friday, daytime temperatures are likely to remain between 2°C and 8°C across most areas. By the weekend, southern and western Finland will see highs exceeding 10°C, with warmer conditions forecast for Mother’s Day on Sunday.
“If the sun breaks through, temperatures could locally reach 13 to 14 degrees,” Koskela said.
The warming trend will continue into early next week. By Monday, large parts of the country could see highs of 10°C to 15°C, with western areas reaching up to 16°C. On Tuesday, temperatures may rise further, reaching 15°C to 18°C in some locations.
While the latter half of next week remains uncertain, Koskela said southern Finland could see temperatures as high as 20°C if high-pressure systems persist.
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Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi
