Sleet and Wet Snow Batter Tampere, Central Finland Could Get 10–15 cm

Tamperelainen reports heavy sleet and wet snow are battering Tampere this morning. The Finnish Meteorological Institute expects 10–15 centimetres of snow in central Finland on Friday, while southern and western areas will see a mix of sleet and rain.

Road conditions could turn very poor, especially in central parts of the country, as falling wet snow and sleet make surfaces slippery. Drivers should exercise caution.

FMI meteorologist Eevi Silvennoinen warns gusty winds may whip up snowdrifts and reduce visibility.

The heaviest totals are expected in central Finland. The south and west will see only a few centimetres or mostly rain. On Saturday the focus shifts north: Lapland could pick up 5–10 centimetres generally and more than 15 centimetres in eastern parts.

Temperatures near the freezing point will determine whether precipitation falls as sleet or snow. If the snow is wet, actual accumulations may be smaller than forecast.

This follows an earlier warning that sleet and icy roads could affect Tampere next week.