Warnings for poor driving conditions have been issued widely for Tuesday and Wednesday. LEHTIKUVA
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Snow and sleet have caused hazardous driving conditions across much of Finland, with forecasters warning of a sharp drop in temperatures next week.
A weather front that arrived from the west overnight has brought widespread precipitation, affecting southern and central parts of the country on Wednesday morning.
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) has issued a warning for poor driving conditions due to snowfall and sleet, excluding only the northernmost areas of Lapland and parts of southern and southwestern Finland.
Forecasters say conditions will improve as the day progresses. The precipitation will clear, and temperatures will rise in the south to between 7 and 8 degrees Celsius, while central regions can expect highs of 4 to 6 degrees. In the north, temperatures will hover around freezing, with light snowfall continuing into the evening.
On Thursday, Finland will experience unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures potentially reaching 10 degrees in the south. According to FMI meteorologist Iiris Odoko, this week’s temperatures have been around five degrees higher than the seasonal average.
Winter returns next week
Despite the temporary warmth, meteorologists warn that winter is not over. Foreca’s chief meteorologist Kristian Roine said that Finland will experience multiple low-pressure systems this week, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and rain.
On Wednesday, snowfall is expected to accumulate between 5 and 10 centimetres in central Finland and areas stretching up to Oulu. By evening, the skies will clear, and conditions will remain largely dry into the weekend.
Thursday will see some of the highest temperatures so far this year, with southern and western regions expected to reach between 8 and 12 degrees. However, coastal areas and eastern Finland will remain cooler.
As the weekend approaches, a high-pressure system will bring drier conditions, but temperatures will begin to drop.
Roine said a significant cold front will arrive early next week, halting the progression of spring.
“Cold air from the north will push temperatures down across the country, and snowfall is possible even in southern Finland,” Roine explained.
Meteorologists predict that temperatures will remain below freezing in most areas at least until midweek. While the exact path of the coming weather systems remains uncertain, Finland is likely to experience a return to wintry conditions after an early taste of spring.
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Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi
