Helsinki Shrouded in Fog

Helsinki was enveloped in dense fog on Sunday morning, significantly reducing visibility along the southern coastal regions stretching from Uusimaa towards Kotka. The phenomenon created a hazy atmosphere, impacting the start of the day for residents in the capital region.

According to Jaakko Savela, a duty meteorologist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the fog formed as a low-pressure system moved north, followed by a cold front. "When there is residual moisture left in the air, fog forms easily," Savela explained, detailing the atmospheric conditions that led to the reduced visibility.

The forecast indicates that the fog will dissipate as the day progresses. While the western coast may remain cloudy with a chance of showers, the weather is expected to improve. Temperatures in Helsinki are predicted to reach a high of 20 degrees Celsius.

This foggy spell follows a notably warm spring across Finland, with early June temperatures in the capital region being around average or slightly warmer than usual. The Finnish Meteorological Institute reported earlier in the week that the spring season was the warmest on record for nearly all of Finland. In Kaisaniemi, Helsinki, the average spring temperature reached 6.9 degrees Celsius, the highest in the station's 182-year history.

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When there is residual moisture left in the air, fog forms easily.