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te
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!
ROAD CONDITIONS: actual conditions can be seen throug Road Weather Cameras http://www2.liikennevirasto.fi/alk/english/kelikamerat/
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.
Hope this helps,
Tom
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 Mon Jan 09 2012 2:40pm |
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chocolademan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2010
Location: Snowy Oslo (formerly West Yorks)
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Excellent Tom 
Thought a fellow member from Finland might be along with info....
Oslo is up and down all the time at the minute, -9 last night and +2 forcast next week  Snowed all day today and its still coming  Tailgate Actuator DIY: http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...IY%7E0.pdf
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| Mon Jan 09 2012 2:51pm |
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Syd
Member Since: 02 Nov 2008
Location: Hampshire UK or Alicante Prov Spain
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What's happend is it global warming, or is it just a big difference in north vs south Finland ? As I stated I can remember being in Rovaniemi a few years back and ther temps were way down in the sub Zero's. In fact Mercedes & Rover Group use to undertake cold climate testing in Rovaniemi.
Syd A trespasser from the dark side
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| Mon Jan 09 2012 5:39pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 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. MY12 D4 HSE
MY11 D4 HSE
D3 S spec
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| Mon Jan 09 2012 10:12pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 3153
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chocolademan wrote:Is it the Nordic Adventure you're going on?
MY12 D4 HSE
MY11 D4 HSE
D3 S spec
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| Mon Jan 09 2012 10:41pm |
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laplander
Member Since: 11 Feb 2010
Location: Lapland
Posts: 26
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Minus 22 tonight here in Lapland.
Much warmer in Helsinki. How far north will you be travelling?
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| Mon Jan 09 2012 11:06pm |
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laplander
Member Since: 11 Feb 2010
Location: Lapland
Posts: 26
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Sorry, just read you itinerary!
Not so far north so you shouldn't have much trouble.
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| Mon Jan 09 2012 11:13pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 3153
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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 cold MY12 D4 HSE
MY11 D4 HSE
D3 S spec
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| Mon Jan 09 2012 11:19pm |
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laplander
Member Since: 11 Feb 2010
Location: Lapland
Posts: 26
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Quote: 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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| Tue Jan 10 2012 8:55am |
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