Snow brings poor driving conditions across wide areas

Snow will make driving conditions poor across a wide area on Saturday, particularly in northern and southern Finland, Yle reports.

Yle meteorologist Aleksi Lohtander said steady snowfall would be concentrated in Lapland, while central and eastern parts of the country would see occasional snow showers. Roads in the south could also be hazardous overnight and in the morning as surfaces may freeze.

Temperatures will range from minus 3 to plus 3 degrees Celsius. Strong northwesterly winds will make it feel colder. The Arm of Lapland region will be significantly colder, with mostly clear skies.

Sunday is expected to be drier, although light precipitation is possible in some places. Winds will remain fairly strong and turn southwesterly, bringing milder air. Temperatures will rise above 5 degrees in the south, while Lapland will remain below freezing.