need for layering

I can now see the need for layering in Lapland, how on earth can you judge the weather and what it%26#39;s going to be like, the forecasts change by the hour and drastically at that. We usually are able to get a somewhat accurate report before setting off for the week. I have been following the local weather sites religiously and very regular ....... you see the forecast and then check it a hour later and the whole week as changed again. Last week it was looking promising that it was cooling down and a 60% chance of snow on a few days, now I see warm temperatures moving up the country again.

It might be better to just %26quot;layer%26quot; and not read the forecasts and just enjoy what we get.

It%26#39;s nearly Sunday and our first trip to Lapland.

Merry Christmas everyone

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hiya

we fly out on the 6th, and to be honest I%26#39;m a little worried is there snow or not the web cams tell me yes, certain posts on this forum tell me no!!!!!!!!!

which is it ??????????????

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Don%26#39;t worry- We%26#39;ve just got back from Levi (2 days ago) and there%26#39;s lots of snow on the ground.

I also notice on www.levi.fi that there%26#39;s snow forecast for the next three days.

Quite right about just going with the weather on a daily basis though. Because of the mild for time of year temps we usually just wore thermal base layers, fleece top and ski pants/ jacket and were more than warm enough.

Be prepared for colder weather on the excursions as it%26#39;s cooler when you move out of the resort and into the countryside. Take your layering with you in rucksacks/bags. The temps/ thermometers also don%26#39;t take account of the wind chill factor which can be biting sometimes.

Paula

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well it%26#39; 12:48 in Levi and it%26#39;s now snowing quite heavily on the roundabout camera .......Yippeee

ally ally aster snow snow faster .... or I think thats how the song used to go in the old days.

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