A powerful April storm in Anchorage, Alaska, has triggered high avalanche danger along with heavy snowfall and strong winds, leading to travel advisories and warnings from local authorities.

A rare April storm in northern Norway produced wind gusts up to 35 m/s and waves as high as 13 meters, causing widespread disruption including road closures and suspended ferry services in Nordland and Troms.

A weather station in Vihti, Southern Finland recorded an unprecedented 18°C on Wednesday, marking the highest reading for this time of year in recorded Finnish history, though colder weather is forecast later in the week.