Deep Freeze in Northern Finland Halts Flights, Stranding Tourists
• Extreme cold in northern Finland cancels flights at Kittilä Airport, stranding thousands of tourists.
• Temperatures dropped to -37°C, with forecasts predicting lows near -40°C.
• The severe cold is part of a broader weather pattern impacting northern, central, and eastern Europe, causing widespread travel disruptions.
Extreme cold causes flight cancellations, stranded tourists
A severe cold snap in northern Finland has led to significant travel disruptions, with numerous flights canceled at Kittilä Airport, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. On Sunday morning, temperatures plummeted to a bone-chilling -37°C, severely hampering de-icing operations and other critical airport functions. The Finnish Meteorological Institute forecasts that temperatures could dip even further, potentially nearing -40°C on Monday.
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