Residents in Hammerfest observed a chain of 15–20 lights crossing the sky, likely a Starlink satellite train. The unusual sight prompted speculation before being linked to satellites.

Researchers recorded a record-breaking wind gust as Hurricane Melissa lashed the Caribbean in late October.

Heavy snowfall caused widespread power outages in Salla and eastern Lapland, leaving some customers without electricity for over 16 hours as repair crews worked into the evening. Thousands lost power at the peak; even a mobile phone base station went down.