Member Since: 23 Nov 2010
Location: SW Finland
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Hi,
Fairly mild temperatures so far and the winter with minus grades actually started last weekend (at least in southern parts of the country; Lapland is a different story). A couple of links to cover the topics discussed so far:
SNOW: http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/snow-statistics shows the most obvious places to look for it. The Finnish Meteorological Institute website provides also other info about the climate etc.
FUEL: please check the specs for diesel products provided by Neste http://www.nesteoil.com/default.asp?path=1,41,535,547,557,6458. Winter diesel -29/-32 is the stuff generally available here. Artic grade -40/-44 available on selected stations. Check (and "fortify") the coolant and windshield washer liquid as well!
Finally, warm clothing is recommended (including proper footwear and good pair of gloves, hat & jacket were already mentioned). Start in Helsinki and four days probably excludes Lapland (not impossible but it takes two long days to get there and drive back). Temperaturewise you should be prepared to cope with anything between +2 and -38 C although readings below -30 aren't that common to be honest.
Thought a fellow member from Finland might be along with info....
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9th Jan 2012 4:39 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Thanks for the replies. The trip is four days and with LR Expeirience, day one Helsinki and onto Fiskars, day two off to Hameenlina,back through to Helsinki, day four off home. There are also a number of activities on the way through.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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chocolademan wrote:
Is it the Nordic Adventure you're going on?
MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
9th Jan 2012 9:41 pm
laplander
Member Since: 11 Feb 2010
Location: Lapland
Posts: 47
Minus 22 tonight here in Lapland.
Much warmer in Helsinki. How far north will you be travelling?
9th Jan 2012 10:06 pm
laplander
Member Since: 11 Feb 2010
Location: Lapland
Posts: 47
Sorry, just read you itinerary!
Not so far north so you shouldn't have much trouble.
9th Jan 2012 10:13 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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laplander wrote:
Sorry, just read you itinerary!
Not so far north so you shouldn't have much trouble.
want loads of snow and coldMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
9th Jan 2012 10:19 pm
laplander
Member Since: 11 Feb 2010
Location: Lapland
Posts: 47
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want loads of snow and cold
Weather report shows snow in Helsinki today but only slush at the moment I'm afraid!
On the plus side Helsinki has a dangerous slippy driving warning! (hope you have good winter tyres)
I'm sure you will see snow. When you get more time you can visit here in Lapland we have plenty!!
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want loads of snow and cold
