Rain, sleet and snow expected in parts of Finland Wednesday

Scattered showers are forecast for southern and central Finland on Wednesday, mostly as rain, with sleet possible in some places, Yle reports. Temperatures will range from 1 to 6 degrees Celsius in the south.

Overnight temperatures in the north will fall well below freezing. During the day, temperatures will remain below freezing in the north and central parts of the country. Yle meteorologist Henriikka Heikinoja warned of potentially slippery driving conditions in central Finland and southern Lapland.

Precipitation will continue in central Finland in the evening, turning to snow in some places. Rain is also forecast in western Finland.