Winter holiday
exodus begins
Norwegians started heading for the high country, or points further afar, on Friday, as the traditional winter holiday week kicked off. State meteorologists were predicting sunshine and mild temperatures, at least in the southern part of the country. Meteorologists are predicting Easter-like conditions in some areas. PHOTO: ANDERS MARTINSEN  One thing is sure: There's already lots of snow in the mountains, like here at Hovden at the top of Setesdalen. PHOTO: ANDERS MARTINSEN |
The sun was shining brightly over Oslo for the second day in a row on Friday, and temperatures were mostly below the freezing point. They're expected to rise, as warmer winds take over and promise a breath of springtime.
Forecasters were predicting Easter-like skiing conditions in mountains and all over southeast Norway. The most sunshine would be found east of the mountains.
"Both Vestlandet (the west coast) and Trøndelag will have clouds and showers," said state meteorologist Øyvind Johnsen.
Precipitation in the form of snow, sleet and rain was expected in western and northern Norway. That in turn would bring warmer winds, and temperatures could rise as high as 9C in the southeast (including the Oslo area) through Tuesday.
The mountains dividing southeastern and southwestern Norway, however, could be hit with strong winds, spoiling skiing conditions. "In Trysil, Valdres, Jotunheimen, Dovre and Rondane there will be periods of acceptable weather, but also periods of storm-like wind," Johnsen said.
The most sunshine, he said, will be found around Oslo.
In northern Norway, which was hit by heavy storms this week, forecasts called for more wind and rain and snow. Most schools there, however, don't take winter holiday week until March.
Nina Berglund/NTB
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