A warm March has triggered an early spring bloom in Finland with wood anemone and common hepatica appearing ahead of their usual schedule.

The last time Finland had this much sunshine in March was nearly a decade ago, in 2013. High pressure typically brings clear skies, and this was also the case last month in Finland.

The Finnish Meteorological Institute reported that 2024 was an exceptionally warm year in Finland, with the average temperature notably above normal, particularly in Northern Lapland.

The Finnish Meteorological Institute reports that July 2025 was exceptionally warm across Finland, with Lapland’s Ylitornio experiencing a record 26-day heatwave.

After Greenland’s warmest January on record, Nuuk’s Sisorarfiit ski lift has been unable to open due to a lack of snow and persistent above-freezing temperatures. Meteorologists and local skiers say the event shows how climate change is already affecting everyday winter life on Greenland’s west coast.