Another storm approaches Finland after Lyly’s impact

Southwest Finland is still recovering from the impact of the Lyly storm that hit on Friday, but another weather disturbance is already approaching. A new area of low pressure is forming overnight over the Norwegian Sea and is expected to sweep into Finland by Sunday. This storm follows the same path as Lyly, bringing strong winds and heavy snowfall; however, according to Yle meteorologist Matti Huutonen, it is significantly less intense than its predecessor.

“It is clearly weaker in terms of gusts. The forecasts for Lyly were much harsher and exceeded even the most severe predictions,” Huutonen stated. A warning for strong winds has been issued for Southwest Finland, where winds could reach storm levels over marine areas, while strong gusts will also affect inland regions. Although extreme conditions similar to Friday are not anticipated, there may still be potential for new wind-related damage.

Driving conditions are expected to deteriorate again. The incoming low pressure system will move quickly, reaching the Vaasa area by the afternoon and progressing southeastward across the mainland by evening. By the time of the evening news, it will have moved into the eastern parts of the Gulf of Finland, continuing overnight towards Estonia and Russia. The storm will bring heavy precipitation to the southern half of the country, with rainfall in the southwest and west, while Central and Eastern Finland will see snow and sleet. Southeastern Finland could receive 10 to 15 centimeters of snow.

Driving conditions will worsen significantly across Southwest, Central, Southern, and Southeastern Finland on Sunday, with evening frost making wet roads dangerously slippery. Meanwhile, Northern Finland will experience a calm and wintry frosty day.

The impact of the historic Lyly storm was felt on Friday evening, when sustained winds peaked at 33.5 meters per second in Rauma. Heavy snowfall was also recorded in central areas, with Lahti reporting a snow depth of 21 centimeters by Saturday afternoon. Additionally, a record low temperature of -22.4 degrees Celsius was measured in Savukoski, Lapland.