The Hellmann number (H) is a cold index mainly used in The Netherlands and Germany. It is a measure of the cold occurring during the
Tag: Winter
The 12 and 13th of December 2022 were two very extreme weather days in Helsinki. The first day a true blizzard, with wind gusts over
Sea-effect or lake-effect snow refers to convective snowfall which arises when a very cold air mass moves over a relatively warm water surface. This type
Cities and landscapes blanketed in a white layer: snowy scenes give Christmas extra charm. But how often does this perfect wintry Christmas scenario happen in
For many, the magical feeling of Christmas is not complete without a blanket of snow. But how common is a snowy Christmas in Europe? In
Welcome to the Yellowknife climate guide! Being the capital of the Northwest Territories in Canada, Yellowknife is known for its subarctic climate, marked by very
Since I have been living in Helsinki in August 2018, I have seen the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, 3 times from the
On the 10th of January of 2022, I arrived back home in Finland after spending Christmas with my family. The arrival back home was very
After a (for my standards) cold fall and a very cold end of November, the winter stepped up its game in the beginning of December
The winter of 2021/2022 started early in Helsinki and Finland in general. On the 25th of November, the temperature dropped below 0 and it stayed