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Mild Christmas Ahead: No White Christmas, but Snow Expected in Parts of Norway
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Meteorologists warn of rain, slippery roads, and swimming noodle weather, while skiers enjoy Kjerringåsen slopes.
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Expect a mild Christmas this year, according to Norway’s Meteorological Institute. While you might not be able to make snow attend your festivities like Reodor Felgen in «Solan and Ludvig», snow is expected in some parts of the country. Just don’t expect it to stick around.
A Yule Log instead of a Snow Log
The Northeast of Norway can anticipate a yellow weather warning on Christmas Eve due to falling temperatures. Per Egil Haga, a meteorologist at Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad, shared that mild air masses from the southwest will move in after an initial cold snap, leading to a mix of rain and snow turning to plain rain later in the day.
"This means we can expect rain throughout most of Christmas Eve," Haga said. So, bust out the rain boots and umbrellas, because the swimming noodle weather is upon us.
Stay Alert, Stay Safe
Be extra cautious if you’re driving or walking on Christmas Eve. Haga warned about the risk of black ice on secondary roads, so keep an eye out and adapt your driving to the conditions.
Enjoy the mild temperatures – they’re here to stay throughout the Christmas holiday. The first and second days of Christmas are expected to be around five degrees or warmer, making it unusually mild.
No Lifeguards Needed for the Christmas Tree
Although some might wish for a white Christmas, the prospect seems grim, with only a few snowflakes expected on Christmas Eve, quickly turning into rain. So, hold onto your Santa hats, because this Christmas is shaping up to be wet and windy.
Expect more news updates as the weather develops. Until then, stay safe and have a merry Christmas!
