22 Weather

 It was a cold, silent morning in Rovaniemi, and Lauri wrapped his thick woolen scarf around his neck before stepping outside. The crisp air hit his face like a thousand tiny needles, but he smiled, knowing that this was just another day in the heart of Finnish winter. The world around him was painted white—snow covered every rooftop, every tree, and even the frozen river that stretched beyond the town. It was a scene straight out of a fairy tale, a season of stillness and beauty. Finland’s climate varies widely from south to north, influenced heavily by its long coastline and proximity to the Arctic Circle. Winters here are long and cold, particularly in the north, where temperatures can plummet to -30°C (-22°F) or lower. The southern cities like Helsinki and Turku experience milder conditions, with temperatures averaging between -5°C and -10°C (23°F to 14°F). Snow blankets much of the country from November to April, turning the forests into winter wonderlands and freezing the tho...