MDI, a Helsinki-based regional development consultancy, published its latest demographic forecast on Friday, saying the number of over 80-year-olds will increase strongly in all parts of Finland.
Yle meteorologist
Joonas Koskela predicted on Wednesday evening that more than 20cm of snow will accumulate in Eastern and Central Finland. Some places may get 30cm of snow. In Lapland, more than 10cm of snow may accumulate on Friday and Saturday.
On Thursday, precipitation will start as rain, turning during the day into snow and sleet in North Karelia and North Savo. Toward evening, the precipitation will become snowier. Winds will also become stronger.
According to Koskela, the situation could even be described as snow chaos .
There may also be some snow in central Finland on Wednesday evening and night, but the accumulations will be negligible compared to the storm expected on Thursday. On Wednesday night, a few centimetres may accumulate between Pirkanmaa and the Savo region.