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3 months ago

Finland rings in New Year with coldest temperatures of the winter

In northern Lapland, temperatures fell to minus 38.4 degrees Celsius.
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3 months ago

Bundle up for New Year’s, forecasters say

It’s time to dig out the hats, scarves and gloves as downright chilly weather sweeps across the country.
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3 months ago

Weekend storm’s impact continues with late trains, power outages

Not long after Storm Hannes subsided, Finland was hit by snowy weather, causing poor driving conditions in many areas.
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3 months ago

Thousands in Finland still without power on Monday morning after weekend storm

Reports of power outages began as the storm swept in on Saturday.
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3 months ago

Finland chills as storm passes

Traditional winter weather is expected to arrive in southern Finland for the New Year.
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3 months ago

Storm Hannes subsides, but blackouts linger

Air traffic has resumed at Finland’s northern airports.
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3 months ago

Finland’s changing winters: What can we expect?

Rubber boots rather than skis or skates are becoming the winter norm through much of Finland, experts say. How will the evolving season affect us in the future?
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3 months ago

“Hannes” sweeps into Finland, disrupting post-Christmas travel

A powerful winter storm is expected to coincide with post-holiday return traffic.
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3 months ago

Finland chills ahead of holiday, but temperatures set to rise on Christmas Day

A wave of cold air from the north began bringing down temperatures on Monday.
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3 months ago

British Christmas trip to Kainuu cancelled due to lack of snow

Direct flights to the eastern Kainuu region have been arranged for British tourists this year, marketed as trips to Lapland.
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