After two unusually long cold spells at the start of 2026, Luleå’s cold period has ranked among the ten coldest streaks in the past 60 years. Forecasts indicate the trend is now breaking, with significantly milder days ahead.

Norway experienced an unusually cold and dry January 2026, averaging 4.4°C below normal nationwide. Karasjok recorded −41.5°C on 11 January, and many stations set records for low temperatures and low precipitation.

Above-zero temperatures are rapidly melting the snow cover in Luleå, prompting questions about the future of winter.