The southern freeze ends this week as warmer weather spreads across Finland. Rain showers will sweep across the country from the southwest starting Thursday morning.
Meteorologists report some areas in Lapland already measured over 10 centimeters of snow on Wednesday. Most of Lapland's snow may melt by Friday according to weather forecasts.
Thursday brings cloudy skies nationwide with scattered rain showers across most regions. Rainfall decreases on Friday but continues primarily in Lapland. Drizzle may occur in various parts of Finland.
Temperatures rise above freezing nationwide on Friday. Southern temperatures hover around 10 degrees Celsius. Northern Lapland stays near 2 degrees while other regions reach between 5 and 8 degrees.
Weekend weather remains mild in southern Finland. Saturday's rainfall concentrates mainly in Kainuu and North Ostrobothnia regions. Southern temperatures stay around 10 degrees.
Northernmost Finland sees temperatures dip slightly below freezing on Saturday. Sunday may bring rain, sleet, or snow to parts of Lapland. Most of Finland must wait longer for permanent snow cover according to meteorologists.
This weather shift brings relief after recent cold spells but delays winter's proper arrival. The inconsistent precipitation patterns show Finland's transitional seasonal weather in action.