Cold night ahead as frost and subzero temperatures reach Finland

Finland is heading into an unusually cold night, with frost and subzero temperatures expected in parts of the country. Meteorologist Pinja Rauhamäki said it could be among the coldest nights of the autumn so far, although Lapland already saw freezing nights at the end of August.

The coldest conditions are expected in northern and eastern Finland. Temperatures in Lapland could drop to around 5 degrees below zero, while low-lying areas in the west could also wake to below-freezing readings.

Elsewhere, temperatures should remain just above zero, with morning readings around 5 degrees. Frost is especially likely in the west, where ground temperatures can fall below freezing even when the air remains above zero.

The cold night will be short-lived. Temperatures will rise across the country early in the week, reaching 10 to 15 degrees at night in central Finland and up to 20 degrees in the west during sunny daytime conditions. Rauhamäki said people do not yet need to bring out their winter coats, but recommended keeping a rain jacket nearby as a low-pressure system moves across Finland and brings widespread rain.

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You do not yet need to bring out your winter coat, unless you are someone who feels the cold easily.