Tag: Snow
The city bike season starts in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa on April 1
The new city bike season starts on April 1. In Helsinki and Espoo, where there is a common city bike service, Vantaa has its own service. The bikes cannot be used interchangeably between these services. You can buy the entire season ticket now and the purchase of other products is possible at the start of […]
The Finnish Meteorological Institute warns of bad driving conditions on Saturday
The low pressure front has brought snow, sleet and showers to many places in different parts of Finland.
"Spring is in the air" on Sunday, says Yle’s meteorologist
Saturday is a different story, however, with snow and rain expected before brighter skies on Sunday.
Fun activities on your next trip to Finland
Skiing and snowboarding in Lapland Lapland is a winter wonderland that offers the world’s best skiing and snowboarding experiences. Lapland is popular thanks to its abundant, uninterrupted snow tourist attraction for people interested in outdoor activities. Skiing and snowboarding are popular pastimes in Lapland, and many resorts offer slopes suitable for all skill levels. There […]
Blizzard hits Sweden and disrupts traffic
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — Public transport in and around the Swedish capital was severely disrupted on Wednesday as heavy snowstorms swept across the country. Sweden’s Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued an orange warning as up to 30 cm of snow and strong winds are expected to pose a danger to the public and […]
Not all things are equal in snow-ravaged, egalitarian Copenhagen
Calling all Copenhagen cyclists this morning – it’s mighty slick out there! In the capital, the conditions around Christiania, the cobbled Nordre Frihavnsgade, which leads to the Trianglen Metro station, Østerport Station and the whole (!) of Valby, were particularly below par. Many cyclists, without a dry path to steer on, were seen losing their […]
Right now: The snowy weather is heading north – major problems in traffic
The snowy weather in southern Sweden continues to cause problems in traffic. In addition to canceled trains and buses, there have also been reports of several accidents involving cars and trucks that have run off the road during the day. An orange warning for heavy snowfall in combination with windy weather applies in several places […]
Right now: Hear SMHI and the Swedish Transport Administration about the expected snow storm
A heavy snowstorm is expected to move in over the southern parts of Sweden during the night towards Tuesday. Weather warnings are issued and there may be major traffic disruptions. Hear from the Swedish Transport Agency’s press manager Bengt Olsson and meteorologist Sofia Söderberg at SMHI about how to prepare and where in Sweden it […]
It’s a snowstorm, Hjørring!
Tomorrow may be a good day to work at home – especially if you live in northern Jutland, as high winds and heavy snowfall will most likely cause a blizzard in the region. In Aalborg, the snowfall is expected e.g. to start around 17.00 on Monday evening, but the wind strength will be modest until […]
Danielle Kang’s 63 good for HSBC World Championship lead
Danielle Kang led the pack at the HSBC World Championship with a second-round 63 on Friday at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course in Singapore. Snow slowed play in the second round before it ended in a three-way tie at 9-under, one back of Kang. First-round leader Elizabeth Szokol shot 71 on Friday and is part […]
Snow way! Winter is not quite finished with us yet
10 cm of snow!After the weekend, the wintry development will become even more pronounced with a low pressure system moving in on Tuesday or Wednesday. Forecasts suggest this could lead to significant snowfall (over 10 cm) nationwide. According to DMI, temperatures look set to stay just above freezing during the day throughout next week and […]
When to buy winter sports equipment
One of the most important advantages of purchasing winter sports equipment in the off-season is the cost savings. By David Boernerproduct manager Skiing and snowboarding At REI: “Buying equipment in the off-season can save you a significant amount of money, but you don’t have the opportunity to test the equipment and make sure it fits […]
Hungary wants answers: Demands a UN investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline attack
According to Hersh’s sources, the explosives were planted by US Navy divers in June 2022 under the guise of NATO’s BALTOPS 22 exercise and detonated three months later by a remote signal from a sonar buoy. One source told Hersh that the plotters knew the covert operation was “an act of war,” and some in […]
A dangerous opioid trend is developing in Denmark
One drug leads to another, youngsters used to be warned: it’s a slippery slope. It all starts with weed, and then inevitably the harder drugs follow. The idea was to expose them to smoking a spliff, but it rarely worked. But now school enforcers have to change their pattern, as kids aged 14-17 are skipping […]
The bears of the Helsinki Zoo wake up
Bears also enjoy scratching their thick winter fur in trees, snow and on a swing. They even slid down snowy hills looking for treats buried under the snow, freshly dug grass being a particular favorite. According to the zookeepers, the bears slept exceptionally well while hibernating, and did not wake up once during the long […]
Helsinki Zoo bears play in the snow after hibernation
According to the staff of the Korkeasaari zoo, the fresh snow that fell during the night made the bears go outside on Saturday.
Millions for snow removal
Snow removal costs in Árborg Municipality from mid-December to December 31 amounted to approximately ISK 90 million. During this period there was a lot of snowfall and about 30 snow blowers were working in the municipality, which usually started their work around 4 am. At its peak, there were 50 snow clearing machines on the […]
Windy weather blows over Finland
At the same time, in the northern regions, snow will mix with windy weather, which can make road conditions difficult.
Night of museums in Kjarvalsstaðir – guided tour in Polish
The artist Lukas Bury will guide visitors through Jóhannes S. Kjarval’s exhibition entitled “First Snow”. The tour will start at 20:00. Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval (1885–1972) is one of the most famous artists in the country, and his rich work consists of numerous images of Icelandic nature, fantastic creatures and Icelandic people. All works at the […]
Snow, dangerous driving is forecast for Monday
More than 20 centimeters of snow can fall in some places in Finland. In addition to difficult driving conditions, the sea and the coast have strong winds and high waves.
Patreksfjörður came down with an avalanche of slush
Today at 10:00 am, an avalanche of slush descended on the town of Patreksfjörður. The avalanche did not reach any homes, but fell along the same route as the 1983 avalanche. The avalanche this morning was much smaller than forty years ago, but there is still a lot of snow in the mountains above the […]
Again a little armageddon at the airport in Keflavik
As reported by mbl.is, strong winds and heavy snowfall caused significant difficulties for travelers. While most international flights were canceled or delayed, eight flights from North America were on their way to Keflavík when the weather took a turn for the worse. Passengers from seven flights spent six hours or more in their planes because […]
Unusual snow cover on the slopes of Esji
Residents and visitors to Reykjavík may have noticed a horizontal strip of snow on Esja’s slopes in recent days. It reaches a height of about 300 m. Above this limit there is much less snow, and in many places there is no snow at all. The Icelandic Meteorological Institute received many questions on social media […]
Weather forecast for the whole country for the coming day
The weather will change overnight. A yellow weather alert will be in effect across the country. Wind direction north-east 5-13 m/s and partly cloudy. In the north and north-east snowfall in the first part of the day. Negative temperatures from -3 to -15 degrees. In the evening there will be stronger south and south-east winds, […]
Police are not investigating the ice road accident that resulted in the death in February
Oulu police announced on Tuesday that they do not plan to start a preliminary investigation on the sea ice road in February into an accident that claimed the life of a rescue worker. The incident happened on a road connecting Oulu to the island of Hailuoto on the west coast of Finland. The tamping machine […]
Come on Clara! Ex-ambassador mocked Denmark’s remarks
She’s not RufusOthers pointed out that it almost never snows in Denmark again and suggested that she might have paid her driver more. Most commentators were amazed that anyone could spend so much time in a country without understanding one of its most important characteristics. Sands stands in stark contrast to his predecessor Rufus Gifford, […]
1 of 2. Rolf Lassgård reads Running wolf by Kerstin Ekman
Rolf Lassgård reads Kerstin Ekmans Löpa varg It is near the caravan that he uses as a hideout like Ulf Norrstig, a retired forester living in northern Hälsingland, first sees wolf tracks and a half-eaten deer carcass, and a little later how the wolf steps forward at the edge of the forest. An experience that […]
Summer weather will continue on Tuesday, with a change expected later this week
On Monday, mercury rose to more than 20 degrees in several locations, including 21.7 degrees in Kouvola and 21.6 degrees in Nurmijärvi. Today, even more summer mercury is expected to rise to 15–20 degrees in much of Finland. The thermometer shows at least 20 degrees in the southern and western parts of the country and […]
A sure sign of summer: Finland is preparing for the forest fire season
Despite the relatively cold temperatures in Finland, the start of reconnaissance flights for forest fires is a sure sign that summer is just around the corner. The first such flights will start departing at any time in the regions of Pirkanmaa, Satakunta and Southwest Finland, says in a press release. Mika Kurvinensenior officer at the […]
Agnes Wold on the connection between dental health and heart attack
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on Oral and Dental Health: About our important oral bacteria and why it can be good to suck on the baby’s pacifier. The professor also talks about our sugar phobia, if you can get better saliva from kissing […]
Sunny start to the week, but a cool May Day ahead
Predictors say the last week of April begins in the sun, but ends in the cold, at the same time as the May Day celebrations. "On Monday and Tuesday, there may still be more than ten degrees Celsius in southern Finland. But overall, the weather is getting cooler early next week," Meteorologist of the Finnish […]
Flood warning to southern Finland when river levels rise
The regions of southern and south-western Finland have been given flood warnings on Sundays and Mondays, as heavy rains and melting snow raise the surface of rivers. Warning issued (in English) vesi.fi The site is jointly maintained by the Finnish Environment Institute and the Finnish Meteorological Institute, as well as the nationwide network of Ely […]
Easter 2022: How to make …
Easter letter PaperScissorsCard, envelope & stamp 1 Take a piece of paper, the more advanced the better, and fold it a few times until it is roughly the size of a cell phone. 2 Cut patterns in it. A few triangles here, a few squares here. Unfold and see! You did not know you were […]
Long street dust season in the store this year
The last sign of winter in Helsinki seems to be an exceptionally dusty spring. This year’s snowy winter increased the need for gravel in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area to improve the roadworthiness of pavements and roads, as a third more gravel falls into Helsinki than usual. With the increased gravel, there will be more dust, […]
Easter 2022: A welcome break!
Easter has always been a welcome break, though we never know for sure when it will take place. I have lost count of the number of times I have looked it up beforehand, only to forget and blindly swear that it is early April this year, not later in the month. Really, how many of […]
Olivia and Leo Finland’s most popular baby names in 2021
Last year, Olivia and Leo were the most popular names for newborns in Finland. Lilja, Eevi, Sofia and Venla were also common first names for newborn girls, while boys Eino, Oliver, Elias and Väinö. The latest list of most popular names did not reveal major changes from previous years – although ‘Aino’ dropped to sixth […]
Denmark wakes up to Triffid’s Day… yes, Easter started early again, but it certainly does not snow
Let’s face it: everyone is up for grabs in Denmark when it comes to holidays. Copenhagen has died like a doorstep this morning, because the vast majority have taken time off since Monday, the start of the Easter school holiday, which ends next Monday. They are running because the three days have mostly not come […]
Vishwaraj Jadeja becomes the first Indian athlete to skate 100 km non-stop on the Frozen Sea of Sweden
New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI / PNN): The Indian skating athlete Vishwaraj Jadeja recently became the first Indian athlete to have ridden 100 kilometers on the Frozen Sea in Sweden, as part of the Sea Ice Classic, Luleå. It was the first time an Indian has tried and completed such an achievement. His finish […]
Pernilla and John: What the world needs are flower bulbs in the flowerbed
Now the first bulbous plants are starting to look up. John helps us with how to get even more snowdrops in our garden. We also hear about the love of tulips and John’s best tips on how to make an onion plan – a necessity for you to get what you want. Pernilla Månsson Colt […]
Flood warning to southern Finland this weekend
The Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued a flood warning to Southwest Finland, Uusimaa and Kanta-Häme this weekend. By Helena Laaksoan institute meteorologist, rapid humidity rise and heavy snowfall have increased flood risk. "As the snow melts, it rains a lot," The valley explained. The institute had also issued a flood warning to Oulu on Wednesday, […]
Help solve crimes with your DNA
We all know the importance of DNA in solving crimes, but the idea of finding criminals through their family’s DNA is the next trend. This means that you can do your part while doing a fun activity. Let’s start with the funSummer is just around the corner, but the snow keeps falling. That latest news […]
March was exceptionally sunny in Finland, the researchers say
In March, with the exception of northern Lapland, the sun shone clearly more than usual, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The last time so much sun was shining in Finland was in March, almost ten years ago, in 2013. High pressure typically brings clear skies, and this was also the case in Finland last […]
Finns must start to adapt to summer time in winter weather
Although temperatures in the southern parts of the country are relatively high on Monday, they are forecast to remain largely below zero until early April. As the low-pressure front continues tonight, it will dodge cold airflow from the north in places along with snowfall. “Even though we’ve moved into summer time, the weather is going […]
Dating Danes: Forget apps and go organic with your dating
Online dating apps… we hate them but we can not live without them. Caught in a circleThe day you download and start using the app often yields results: whether it’s a few chats or even some actual dates. But you will inevitably be disappointed and with a single click you are away from the app […]
Poor visibility may have caused a pile of cars on the Kuopio bridge
According to police, poor visibility may have led to a crash of several vehicles in Kuopio on Saturday afternoon. A total of 31 vehicles participated in the piling. Thirty people were injured, but no serious injuries were sustained. The article continues after the picture No serious injuries were reported.Toni Pitkänen / General The chain collision […]
Spring is here … or at least to complete the week
The vernal equinox passed Sunday, but it is never a reliable indicator that winter is over. For Easter Day on April 5 last year, a snowstorm hit parts of Copenhagen. No, a better indicator is us: we can feel it in our bones that the weather is getting warmer and that the country is responding […]
The weather changes when the storm arrives in Finland
A winter explosion is expected in Finland this weekend, with strong winds and heavy rains expected from Friday. Ylen meteorologist Elias Paakanen says a large low-pressure range is approaching from the west, bringing rain all over the country. On Friday, rains will satellite as snow in the north and rain in the south. Night winds […]
From jump to closure – the year of Finland’s first sex doll brothel
November is generally known as a gloomy and rainy month, but already in 2018 there was a desire to bring a new light source to Helsinki. It was time to open Finland’s first sex doll brothel and Unique Dolls started welcoming its guests on November 15th. In the media from around the world Unique Dolls […]
The Kiasma Art Museum will be reopened with expensive renovations in progress
The Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki will open again at the beginning of April with the ARS22 exhibition, although the exterior renovation will continue next summer. ARS22 is the 10th part of an irregular series of major international contemporary art exhibitions dating back to 1961. Kiasma has been closed since November 2020, initially […]
I-League: Tiago Adan inspires late Real Kashmir comeback against Neroca FC
Kalyani (West Bengal) [India]March 16 (ANI): Real Kashmir managed to come back from behind with late goals when they managed to get away with a 3-3 draw against Neroca FC in their I-League match, at Kalyani Stadium on Tuesday. Neroca FC went into the second half with a 2-0 lead, with an own goal from […]
Paralympic historians welcome back to Finland
The Finnish Paralympic team returned to Finland on Tuesday after making history at the Beijing Winter Paralympics. Finland won its first medal in history in skiing Santeri Kiiveri won gold in the grand slalom. The helmet also grabbed silver while standing in a super combination. When he arrived at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Tuesday, he was […]
A snowy winter is a foretaste of the future, says Yle’s meteorologist
During this snowy and relatively cold winter, many have wondered – with jokes or not – what happened to climate change in Finland, Yle meteorologist Kerttu Kotakorpi writes in his column on Sunday. Of course, the weather in one winter does not tell us about long-term climate trends. In fact, however, this season has been […]
Feel the Shamrock Love of the three-legged race and win a trip to Dublin!
For the first time in its history, it will not be possible to sign up to compete in the St Patrick’s Day triple jump on the big day itself. Instead, registration for Shamrock Love’s 3 Legged Charity Race 2022 began before the race via the event’s website on March 1, due to the limited number […]
Early signs point to a severe mosquito season
All signs point to a severe mosquito season, summer. According to a biologist from Lappeenranta, the snowy winter months, like right now, usually create ideal conditions for insects Kimmo Saarinen. The thick snow cover currently covers most of Finland. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, a record amount of snow fell in Eastern Finland in […]
When is the best time to take out a loan?
Let’s be honest here, not everyone has a savings account or pocket money that they can rely on when something unexpected happens. Sometimes you need money as quickly as possible, but you do not have many options at your disposal. Such situations can force you to take out a loan. You can always go to […]
Blizzards overturns Helsinki’s snow removal budget
Helsinki’s road maintenance teams have already collected and dumped 80,000 truckloads of snow this winter, while snow is still coming. In average winters, snow removal teams fill 40-60,000 truckloads of snow. The prevailing situation made the city’s snow removal team consider how to deal with the extra white stuff. Helsinki has set aside EUR 24 […]
The victims of the fatal accident in Jyväskylä were university students
The three victims of the collision that led to the death of a car and a truck in Jyväskylä on Tuesday morning were students at Humak University of Applied Sciences, the head of the department. Jukka Määttätold Yle. Three young adults were driving on Highway 9 from Korpilahti towards Jyväskylä when their car collided with […]
Three died in a traffic accident in central Finland when a snowstorm covered Finland
Three people died and one was injured in an accident south of Jyväskylä on Tuesday when a snowstorm caused disruption in southern and central Finland. The collision between a truck and a car occurred shortly after 8 a.m. and caused extensive disruption to traffic in the area. Dangerous driving conditions were warned in Uusimaa and […]
Snow on southern Finland on Monday, driving conditions dangerous
According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the low-pressure front is expected to bring as much as 25 centimeters of snow to southern Finland on Monday and Tuesday. Snowfall is accompanied by strong east winds, which makes driving conditions particularly dangerous on the south coast. On Monday, temperatures will fluctuate between -3 and -7 degrees Celsius […]
Fans celebrate hockey gold
The happy people started gathering at the Havis Amanda statue on the Helsinki market square on Sunday morning shortly after Finland won the Russian 2-1 men’s hockey Olympic final in Beijing. Helsinki City Councilor Pekka Sauri (Green) joined the Helsinki Market Square party, but told Yle that he was also keeping an eye on the […]
Thursday leaves: Bad weather, ski boom, cameraman down
The low-pressure front will bring more snowfall to the southern and central regions on Thursday, which means bad news for both motorists and pedestrians, Helsingin sanomat newspaper reports. With temperatures slightly above or below frost, rains alternate as snow, sleet, and rain throughout the day, reducing visibility on the road and slippery pavements. "Between Wednesday […]
Rising temperatures are flooding, damaging you
Warm temperatures, rain and melting snow together have wreaked havoc on several roads around the country, says Fintraffic’s Traffic Management Center. Antti-Jussi PalmroosOn Wednesday, the executive director of the traffic control center urged motorists to be especially careful to avoid holes in road surfaces now filled with water. "You are being repaired, but more and […]
60,000 tracks: Snowshoes create Finland’s largest snow drawing
Finland’s largest-ever snow drawing was created this weekend in Hattula, just over 100 kilometers north of Helsinki. The average diameter of the pattern is 220 meters. The centerpiece of the work is a starfish, around which other seafood is grouped. Janne Pyykköthe designer of the drawing said there are 60,000 individual snowshoe tracks in the […]
The Russian team crowned Olympic kings for 42 years first
The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) cross-country skiing team won gold in the men’s 4 x 10 km relay at the Beijing Games Russian cross-country skiing won a second gold medal triumph in as many days at the Games in Beijing as the men’s 4 x 10 km relay team stormed to victory before Norway and […]
Friday’s newspapers: Immigration ammo, gasoline price spike and snow removal problems
Friday’s newspaper review finds Helsingin Sanomat reportage On the proposal of the Ministry of the Interior to deal with illegal immigrants who have been in Finland for a long time. The ministry proposed an amnesty for persons who had applied for asylum before 31 December 2016 and who have not been convicted of a crime […]
Russian skiers collapse in despair after Beijing’s medal violence
Natalia Nepryaeva missed a second medal at the Winter Olympics in Beijing by the most painful margin Russia’s Natalia Nepryaeva was desperately close to adding another medal to her picks at the Beijing Games before collapsing in despair and exhaustion after missing by the smallest possible margin. Nepryaeva launched the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) this […]
American Shiffrin is shaken by ‘Letdown’ of 2 exits in 2 Olympic races
The first question asked to Mikaela Shiffrin when she met reporters after her second quick exit from an alpine ski race at the Beijing Games was short, simple and straightforward: What happened? The complicated, well-thought-out answers that followed involved a small analysis of her actual performance on skis – which lasted a full five seconds […]
Panto payback period: after two years of cancellations, CTC is back with a bang!
This British-style pantomime was the first for this author, and I honestly liked it. The ingredients were all in place for a good time with your kids or friends: a tale known by most with a 21st century twist, an eager troupe, a receptive audience, some great music choices, and a choreography that appealed to […]
Birk Ruud won freeski men’s big air gold in Beijing 2022 (updated)
BEIJING, February 9 (Xinhua) – Birk Ruud from Norway won the gold medal in the men’s freeski big air during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games at the Big Air Shougang on Wednesday. Colby Stevenson from the USA and Henrik Harlaut from Sweden took silver and bronze respectively. In the first race, Ruud led the qualifier […]
The Finnish Convoy demonstration weekend begins on the third day
The Finnish Convoy demonstration had shrunk on Sunday night into a small group that occupied the square next to Parliament but did not block traffic. Protesters had called for cheaper gasoline, an end to Covid restrictions and vaccine mandates, and a resignation from the government. To achieve these goals, they gathered on Friday night and […]
8 killed in 2 days after the third fatal avalanche hit Austria
ZURICH – One person was killed and four others were injured in an avalanche in western Austria on Saturday, police say, one day after two other avalanches killed seven skiers when heavy snowfall followed by warmer weather that created unusually dangerous conditions. The Austrian TV broadcaster ORF said that the person who was killed in […]
Eight killed in two days after the third deadly avalanche hit Austria
ZURICH – One person was killed and four others were injured in an avalanche in western Austria on Saturday, police say, one day after two other avalanches killed seven skiers when heavy snowfall followed by warmer weather that created unusually dangerous conditions. The Austrian TV broadcaster ORF said that the person who was killed in […]
American bags win over China in Beijing 2022 curling mixed double
BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) – US pair Christopher Plys and Victoria Persinger defeated Chinese team Ling Zhi and Fan Suyuan 7-5 in the eighth session of the Beijing 2022 Mixed Double Curling Event at the National Aquatics Center on Saturday and received presents from the Chinese couple. When they fought from 3-1 below, Ling and […]
APN podcast: Is Finland on its way to Olympic success?
This week, All Points North will evaluate the opportunities for Finnish athletes at the Beijing Winter Olympics, as Finland aims to maintain its proud record of medals in all competitions since the first Games of 1924. Preparations for the games have been overshadowed by the Covid pandemic as well as the diplomatic boycott, however Ilkka […]
Innovations and deliveries: Our money and our strife!
It’s pissing down outside, and I have to deliver about 700 newspapers to 70 crooked venues in central Copenhagen, Nørrebro and Vesterbro. My cargo bike lost its cover years ago – during the COP15 climate summit in December 2009, to be exact; strange because it snowed a lot – and I ran out of bin-liners. […]
The snowstorm over the weekend will cause little damage
When on Saturday "Valtteri" the blizzard caused less damage than feared, and it will take days to remove the massive snowfall that disrupted public transport on Sunday. Road conditions are poor everywhere except Lapland. Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) said that there were possible disruptions to both tram and bus timetables on Sunday. The City of […]
Another storm. Better not to go on a trip
Today, from around 21:00, especially in the west and north of Iceland, a strong storm will occur. According to Vegagerðin, it can be expected that most mountain roads will suffer from terrible road conditions. At night and in the morning, heavy snowfall will occur in the west of the country. Orange weather warnings are valid […]
Snow, winds and slippery roads challenge motorists and pedestrians in Finland
“A storm arrives from lunch, bringing snowfall that makes road weather difficult in southern Finland”, Heikki Sinisalo, Meteorologist on duty at the Finnish Meteorological Institute, stated To STT on Sunday. The Rescue Department of Southwest Finland has encouraged locals to prepare for storm winds with gusts of up to 25 meters per second early Monday. […]
How climate change has warmed Finland’s winters since the 1960s
Last December was colder than usual. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the month was exceptionally cold at a few coastal stations. December is only so cold in Finland about once every ten years. Mild in the second week of January föhn the westerly winds brought melting. And last June was exceptionally hot, and the […]
Finland is warmed by the föhn winds from Norway
Finland’s weather is expected to turn dramatically this week, as mercury temperatures are expected to rise above zero in most parts of the country by Thursday. "There is a strong flow between the south and the west, bringing with it warm air from the Atlantic. On Thursday, there will also be a föhn wind and […]
Akureyri breakthrough – expansion in the north
Yesterday, the first ceremonial groundbreaking for the construction of a new district in Akureyri – Holtahverfi took place. This is a turning point for the city as housing development is now shifting northward following intense expansion in the south of Iceland. The chairman of the city council says that the demand for plots has been […]
Rain and snow provide space for cool temperatures in Finland
“Temperatures will drop on Wednesday and fall below the freezing point or at least close to the freezing point in all parts of the country except Åland. Snowfall is expected even in the metropolitan area,” he commented. The north wind will start to drop temperatures further on Thursday. “Friday will be the coldest day. We […]
New year, new you? “I do not think so,” says supermarket data
“This year I want to eat healthier: more vegetables, less coffee … no sugar.” Does that sound familiar? Of course it does. If it’s not you, then it’s someone right next to you who makes the annual pledge to clean up their diet, starting with bright eyes and bushy tail on January 1st with a […]
In Tampere, heavy snowfall causes poor driving conditions
The piles of snow accumulated in Pirkanmaa on Monday morning have also surprised meteorologists. "It rained up to 12 centimeters in 12 hours, with the most snow in the Tampere suburb of Härmälä." said Sini Tenhunen, Meteorologist on duty at the Finnish Meteorological Institute. According to the forecast, rainfall in the West was expected to […]
Finland welcomes the new year in the cold
“At the turn of the year, it is largely cloudy in southern and central Finland. During the night, it can rain a few cents of snow in the southwest and south. In northern Lapland and the Oulu region, the year ends with clear weather, ”he said. “The best views of the fireworks are in the […]
In Akureyri, cars disappear under the snow
As the people of Akureyri got to work yesterday morning, they had trouble finding their cars. They all disappeared under a thick blanket of snow. There were only snow sculptures in the parking spaces. It happened that those who did not remember exactly where they parked their car shoveled their neighbor’s car. For Guðni Þóroddsson, […]
Poor driving conditions lead to several accidents
Road conditions are poor in several parts of the country on Wednesday, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, and the agency warns of potentially dangerous driving conditions in the southern, western, eastern and central parts of the country. Driver Erno Hakanen, Told Tampere about the Tampere Road Traffic Center that no major accidents have occurred […]
Weather warnings for several regions
The Icelandic Meteorological Institute has issued a yellow weather warning for four regions of the country: the Westfjords, the Northwest region, the eastern coastal areas and the eastern fjords. Windy and snowy weather conditions are expected today in all of these areas. Road conditions will continue to deteriorate and travelers are advised to exercise caution […]
Significant change in the weather this week
With Christmas over and New Year’s Eve approaching, Denmark is facing a marked change in the weather. Temperatures started all the way down to minus 8 degrees on Monday, but are expected to rise with as much as 18 degrees as the week progresses. The national weather forecast DMI predicts that temperatures will steadily rise […]
BBC: Thousands of reindeer lost in Lapland
The BBC says thousands of reindeer have disappeared from Finnish Lapland. The animals have wandered up to 100 miles to graze their food – lichen – covered under a layer of ice. The lichen is trapped under a layer of ice as the early snowfall melts and freezes as the temperature drops. Weather patterns and […]
On Christmas Day, poor driving conditions in the western areas
Driving conditions are poor in Western and Southwestern Finland all Saturday, says the road information service Fintraffic. The company said visibility to the west and southwest was poor due to snowfall and drift. The Finnish Meteorological Institute forecasts that road conditions in the western regions will be poor until Saturday night and will be issued […]
Castroneves wants to compete on Swedish snow – Speedcafe
VIDEO: KTM Summer Grill: Gardner wins Moto2 title Gardner: Memory of Moto2 title win “will live with me forever” Castroneves wants to compete on Swedish snow Herne locked himself in for his Sprintcar debut Percat excited by WAU’s Bathurst rule The qualifying bar is raised for MotoGP, feeder classes The DJR manager flags for a […]
