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Southwest 13-23 m/s with heavy snowshowers, strongest wind in the southwest, but slower wind and mostly dry in the northeast part. Temperature around freezing. Westerly severe gale in the west parts by late evening.

West and southwest 15-23 m/s and snowshowers tomorrow morning, then decreasing wind and precipitation. Slowly increasing southeasterly wind late in the day with sleet or snow, but warming temperatures and rain in the south by evening.

Forecast made 02.03.2025 15:37

Forecaster's remarks

Strong southwesterly wind today with heavy snowshowers in the south and west parts. Difficult travel conditions, mainly on mountain roads. Even stronger wind in the west parts by late evening and also in the northeast overnight. See weather warnings.
Prepared by the meteorologist on duty 02.03.2025 15:37

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