For many, winter holidays mean skiing and mountain trips. Then it’s nice to have good weather, but all arrows point to the weather during the holidays only being in the middle of the tree. Prepare for changing weather Both Møre and Romsdal and Trøndelag will have a gray week. – There are calm wind conditions, and in Møre and Romsdal there is a chance of some sun on Saturday, according to state meteorologist Lars Andreas Selberg. Tuesday looks set to be the grayest day in the counties, before the rainfall picks up beyond the end of the week. – But there will be some downtime and good weather too. In the center of Ålesund, it can quickly look a bit like this next week. Photo: Birthe Bringsvor In Eastern Norway and in Agder, it may be wise to make maximum use of the Saturday sun. On Sunday, five centimeters of snow is expected in several places in Eastern Norway, while Agder will have a rainy day with 10-12 millimeters of rain. So says Eldbjørg Moxnes, state meteorologist at the Meteorological Institute. Eldbjørg Moxnes says that Saturday will be a nice day before the showers take over Greater Oslo on Sunday. Photo: KAMILLA PEDERSEN / MET.NO – South of Oslo and towards the coast, some sleet and rain have been reported. It can then become challenging for motorists and pedestrians to travel outside. – But after all the weather we’ve been in so far, we’ll probably have to endure five centimeters of snow in mid-February, says a positive Moxnes. Fortunately, Sunday’s rainfall passes quickly and this indicates that the weather will stay for Greater Oslo on Monday. Are you going on a ski trip during the winter holidays? Yes, and I’m really looking forward to it! Yes, but I would like to drop it. No, that will have to be another time! No, luckily not! Show result – The temperature will be around zero before it gradually rises slightly during the week and there will be some precipitation. As the temperature rises, we will get more rain and less snow in Eastern Norway. Agder will mostly be wet and gray throughout the winter holidays, while there will be snow in the mountains. – But there will be no snow chaos. Be prepared for changing weather during the winter holidays, is the meteorologist’s clear advice. But the weather is a little gray and tired, and there are many hikers who can’t stop. During the winter holidays, the temperature will be around zero, so it may be a good idea not to pack away your winter boots quite yet. Photo: Ole Berg-Rusten / NTB Empty lending shelves On Saturday, the weather is beautiful in Eastern Norway. – But it has been below zero on the night of Saturday, so it is a bit icy all around before it starts to melt, says Moxnes. Barbro Flodin is happy that the shelves are empty and that their offer is being put to good use. Photo: Anne Ognedal / news Despite that, the Treasury at the Church’s Bymission in Fredrikstad is virtually empty of alpine equipment. – The demand is enormous, now the big winter holiday week has begun. So says Barbro Flodin, project coordinator at the Treasury. – There is also a poor selection of cross-country skis. With joy in his voice, Flodin says that absolutely everyone comes to rent equipment from them – and especially children and young people. Vinci Azad, 9 years When news visits the Treasury, we meet Vinci Azad, the little brother and his two parents. The family from Gothenburg is visiting Vinci’s cousins, and to his great delight, they will be skiing and enjoying the sun today! – The equipment is so easily available and free, so it’s easy to get going too. Despite the huge demand, there are still skates and some cross-country equipment left. – But some only borrow the equipment over the weekend, so there are opportunities for those who want to borrow for the week or for the second half of the holiday, says Flodin. Be aware of! Øyvind Eik is a traffic operator at Vegtrafikksentralen and says that it is now important to pay attention in traffic. If you are going for a drive, especially in the mountains, you have to watch out for smooth sections that look like clear, dry and black asphalt. – There may be thin layers of ice on top. It has already created challenges a couple of times. It may be a good idea to take your time on the roads during the winter holidays. Photo: Vichnija The advice is clear: Drive according to the conditions, keep a distance from the car in front and concentrate on driving. – If the speed limit is 80, it is not mandatory to drive at 80. Eat before you start driving and fix the GPS in advance, concludes Eik.
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The winter holidays are marked by rain and snow in many counties – Greater Oslo
