Snowstorm forecast for southern Finland on Monday, driving conditions dangerous News
In addition to snow, strong east winds make driving conditions particularly dangerous on the south coast.
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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.
Ylen meteorologist Kerttu Kotakorpi urged motorists to book more time than is usually needed if they plan trips to the area on Monday or Tuesday.
“It may take a while for all the roads to be plowed. If you don’t have to drive today, you should skip it,” Kotakorpi said.
On Monday, temperatures will fluctuate between -3 and -7 degrees Celsius in the southern and southwestern parts of the country.
The storm is not expected to affect the rest of Finland, and no snowfall is forecast for the northern parts of the country on Monday.
Blizzard may dampen the return of Olympic heroes
Severe conditions could hamper the victorious return of Finnish hockey gold medalists – after them. historical victory Over the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) on Sunday – as well as ski stars Kerttu Niskanen and Krista Pärmäkoski.
The flight, which carried athletes and Olympic committee leaders and staff, was delayed an hour and a half in Beijing and is scheduled to land at Helsinki-Vantaa at around 4 pm local time – during the expected storm.
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According to the airport operator Finavia, the combination of snowfall and high winds can make landing difficult, and the decision is always made by the pilot based on the prevailing weather conditions and the condition of the runways.
This article will be updated.