curse of cold According to STT and YLE, it is beginning to loosen its grip on Finland.
Jani ParviainenMeteorologists from the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) told STT on Sunday that in the south of the country the mercury will start the week at around -25 degrees Celsius, but temperatures will rise significantly as the mornings dawn.
“During the day on Monday, temperatures will be between -5 degrees Celsius and -15 degrees Celsius across the country,” he told the news agency.
The weather is expected to change significantly into the evening as a wet front approaches from the west.
“Westerly winds will strengthen with the arrival of a wet front. Warm air will move in from the west and the Fohn winds will bring temperatures to zero in at least large areas in the western part of the country,” Parviainen said.
On Tuesday, the mercury will remain below freezing only in eastern and northern regions. “Temperatures will be around 0 to 4 degrees Celsius in most parts of the country.” [above zero]”
YLE reported on Sunday that temperatures have already risen significantly in many parts of the country. For example, in Enontekio, Lapland, the mercury remained slightly below freezing for most of Sunday. In Vaasa, the temperature at 2pm was around -6°C, after several days of near -30°C.
Temperatures across the country on Monday are expected to hover between -3C and -10C.
“The wind direction will change and warm air will come in from the northwest of the Atlantic. There’s a lot of warmth in the Atlantic that will displace the cold air that’s prevailing here.” Ann BorgstromYLE meteorologist.
Changes in weather also bring many new warnings.
FMI is urging drivers across the country to prepare for difficult road conditions on Monday. Parviainen told STT that drivers in the southern and central regions should prepare for ice, while drivers in the northern regions should prepare for snow.
Road conditions on Tuesday are expected to be hazardous for both motorists and pedestrians across the country, except in Lapland and eastern Finland.
Aleksi Teivainen – HT