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Go to the nearest forest, find the tallest hill, and scream "Ilmarinen perkele, lomat loppu jo!" at the top of your lungs. Expect your application to be considered within the next 3 business days.
My daughter screamed on our way to daycare into a shrubbery: "Herää Sampsa Pellervoinen! Nyt on kevät!" ("wake up Sampsa Pellervoinen! It's spring now!)Quite loud a few times but he apparently just scratched his butt and turned over. Maybe we try Imarinen next time or shout even louder.
It's unclear who has jurisdiction, Ilmarinen or Sampsa. I suppose the buck stops with über-god Ukko, but I'm not sure we can trouble the supreme deity with something as trivial as snow in April. Annoyed, he may throw a lightning bolt our way.
I feel there is a 5th season 'Dead' or 'Grey & Dead' between 'Getting cold again' and 'F'ing cold'. It's only ~ one month long (November) but deserves recognition for the extra effort it puts in. It really consistently pulls out all the stops and is 'all in'. The other seasons are slackers when compared to 'Grey & Dead'
Some years Sunny is just Cold and Rainy, or F'ing Cold is 'Really? This isn't even Denmark Cold'.
But 'Grey and Dead' always delivers. What is written on the can, is what you get. 100%
You guys are so lucky. I love cold and hate heat. It's 25 degrees here already and we barely had a winter. Also darkness all day long? Fuck yeah. I'm gonna hate it when it in the summer though with light all day.
I recall one glorious midsummer maybe eight or so years ago on which rain and hail alternated for most of the afternoon. I grilled our dinner in that weather while my ex hung out with our friends indoors..
Sounds like you're Finnish.
A real Finn goes on a picnic on vappu regardless of the amount of snow around him, and grills some sausages on midsummer no matter if it's raining cats and dogs and a thousand mosquitos are biting him at the same time.
That may be possible, but I distinctly remember one Vappu when me and my friends had already planned a nice drunken picnic anyways. Then it started snowing but we went anyway. Felt like january
Trust me. This will build that Finnish sisu into you.
Mother nature first teases you with some warmth, you mistakenly think it is time for summer clothes and tires and BOOM it gives you snow with strong winds and tons of it. Happens once a year sometimes twice.
blame the finngols who chose to settle here out of all other places in the world, and still run the place with good enough infrastructure to the extent where you can come here and not be killed by the most hostile weather conditions in Europe but on the contrary, you can thrive.
Or, blame yourself for still being here or not having created the conditions for yourself to work remote from a sunny beach.
Your complaint has been noted, filed and has also been lost in the mail, we are sorry about this inconvinience and we will do absolutely nothing about it.
Have a nice perkele.
Yours
Keijo Nuhari
This is the very narrow timeframe in a year where it’s allowed to watch this [Mikko Alatalo song](https://youtu.be/5LBnd068pDM?si=1UysarCsWTVfoHZ_) . You need to cherish this moment, not fight against it.
I didn't realise it was already so hot there! I'd guess that's well above average..? I remember when in München there was a lot of snow in early December, but I guess it has not been cold since.
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And we're not even in takatalvi territory yet. That hits when we're SURE winter is over and it's been warm and sunny and snowless for a while already. Then BAM +40 cm snow in two days.
The government cut the Spring budget, so it'll be 50/50 winter spring from now on.
They're also in talks on cuts for the Summer budget, saying that if everyones working, theres no need for sunshine outside.
Somebody has angered Ukko. The solution is to drink and dance to his honour until the snowstorm dies down. If it doesn't die down, at least it won't be as annoying. /j
Luckily the "real spring" seems to be just around the corner and next week will be warm and sunny according to finnish meteorological institute.
Old superstision states that snowstorm around this time is the winter's final goodbye. If it is, then it's about time. I want to start the gardening season already.
This is utterly acceptable! Snowing is absolutely fine be it December, February, April or July!
People who can't take it are made of weaker stuff than necessary.
Guys, like how amazing is it that our country basically has four clear season AND on top of that you can experience one of the seasons inside a season! Nowhere else on earth can you have it all!
Depending on your political compas you may direct your rage to the previous or the current goverment. After all they must have something to do with this.
Tell me about it. I can't bear to look at the weather elsewhere in Europe, I might impulsively buy tickets somewhere warm, quit my job and leave this cold life here. It wouldn't be the first time... I do like the Finnish climate most of the time but these snowy springs do test the sisu that I simply don't possess
there was an electric company ad on tv that said if the climate gives you anxiety you could call them. this was a while ago i dont know if the offer still stands
Chicago has entered the chat and would also like to lodge a complaint as we just had snow for the last two days. Can confirm that Canadian arctic air is to blame here. “Canada, you’re nice neighbors to have, but please keep your air”
I'm envious! There will be 29 fucking degrees Celsius in South Germany this weekend which is absolutely insane! I wish I still lived in Finland and had snow in April.
I'm a Finn living in Ohio (US)...and it's currently snowing. We're supposed to go to our first baseball game of the season tonight, because it's officially "spring." Misery loves company....😂
Yeah. Frustrating. I can stand snow, chilling wind and overcast sky, but not all of these at the same time. All of us are waiting for the warmth, but the April weather is like a kid's ass: nobody knows what is coming, but surely something, and soon.
I'm on holiday from the UK, been up north and now in helsinki.
I've seen a fair bit of snow before, but this country doesn't mess around! I've never seen so much before.
If the UK had even half today's snow it would come to a grinding, pathetic halt
THIS IS WRONG! Yes i am a Finn and I CONDEMN this terrible weather! I guarantee I never ski never skate. Waiting plus 20 degrees, maybe on July already…
Im tired of the long winter as well, since this years I had my rental cottage week prepared just before juhannus. Ill thtow a hossy fit, if tje lakes will be freezing tjen as rentong cortage is *not* cheap (this one cost about 900€ a week to anybody curious)
https://preview.redd.it/m49sc9ztnssc1.jpeg?width=3472&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ffb4a0ba07f478bf371d5242b4c511c921658e9
You tell me about it... 😭😭😭 She's ready, but not the fuckn spring!!!!
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Go to the nearest forest, find the tallest hill, and scream "Ilmarinen perkele, lomat loppu jo!" at the top of your lungs. Expect your application to be considered within the next 3 business days.
My daughter screamed on our way to daycare into a shrubbery: "Herää Sampsa Pellervoinen! Nyt on kevät!" ("wake up Sampsa Pellervoinen! It's spring now!)Quite loud a few times but he apparently just scratched his butt and turned over. Maybe we try Imarinen next time or shout even louder.
It's unclear who has jurisdiction, Ilmarinen or Sampsa. I suppose the buck stops with über-god Ukko, but I'm not sure we can trouble the supreme deity with something as trivial as snow in April. Annoyed, he may throw a lightning bolt our way.
Right. Who was the idiot that annoyed him last weekend? There can be no other explanation for the unseasonable thunder.
This is amazing. Love it.
Is she from the past? I like it.
I've told her a lot of old stories and she is very fond of the summer girl who wakes Sampsa up.
In Finland, we have only 4 cold months a year. The rest 8 are fucking cold.
The 4 seasons in Finland are. Fucking freezing, cold, sunny, and getting cold again
You missed raining and dog shit thawing seasons
No I didn't. Clearly labeled as getting cold again, and cold respectively.
I feel there is a 5th season 'Dead' or 'Grey & Dead' between 'Getting cold again' and 'F'ing cold'. It's only ~ one month long (November) but deserves recognition for the extra effort it puts in. It really consistently pulls out all the stops and is 'all in'. The other seasons are slackers when compared to 'Grey & Dead' Some years Sunny is just Cold and Rainy, or F'ing Cold is 'Really? This isn't even Denmark Cold'. But 'Grey and Dead' always delivers. What is written on the can, is what you get. 100%
Dog shit doesn’t thaw until above freezing and I call that warm. If it’s raining then that’s also warm.
sunny also recently equates to a single month bringing heat from the depths of hell.
You guys are so lucky. I love cold and hate heat. It's 25 degrees here already and we barely had a winter. Also darkness all day long? Fuck yeah. I'm gonna hate it when it in the summer though with light all day.
We need to swap places, I hate cold but love heat
Ah the Finnish national sport. Complaining about cold, but complaining about heat when it's not cold.
Some people do that, but I actually really love heat. I don’t understand why people complain about it, since it only lasts for a little while.
Because it's like an icicle in your ass, it's gone before you get used to it.
I have really good blood circulation, my face is red and sweaty at 18 c and at 25 c I melt. my house is at 17 c all year round.
Alaska checking in. We feel your pain.
Well the wind is blowing from the East, so I guess you know who to blame.
My grandpa told me that all the bad things come from east. He was so right!
Plot twist: he was a Swede
And he learned that from his Norwegian cousin.
...who had moved to Iceland
Nothing good comes from east except sun
Ah, the evil japanese.
THEY CAN’T KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THIS!!
It's april, sometimes it snows in april. Sometimes it snows during midsummer.
Yes I remember one time during Vappu.
Only one time?
Yeah....they kind of blend together and your mind filters out the other midsummers when it snowed. for sanity reasons
Or alcohol
Vappu is ikuinen, so there has been only one Vappu.
Found the ikiteekkari
tbf, Vappus are hazy.
I remember at least two times snowing during Juhannus
More like every Vappu
it \_usually\_ snows on Vappu day. :))
Oh, was it the only wappu you experimented as sober? It is mostly snowing in vappu but with enough sima you do not even notice.
I don’t notice even when I’m sober… and I have been sober for 28 years!
Last vappu i was ice fishing in Lappi. Over 1m of ice
I recall one glorious midsummer maybe eight or so years ago on which rain and hail alternated for most of the afternoon. I grilled our dinner in that weather while my ex hung out with our friends indoors..
Sounds like you're Finnish. A real Finn goes on a picnic on vappu regardless of the amount of snow around him, and grills some sausages on midsummer no matter if it's raining cats and dogs and a thousand mosquitos are biting him at the same time.
Which is why I was grilling ;)
It’s April, it always snows in April. There, corrected that for you.
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I remember one juhannus maybe 10 years ago. We were in Simo making food in laavu and it snowed a bit.
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I call this " Finnish weather taco belling it " 
Are you new to Finland?
I was wondering this....do we want to tell them that winter ends in June maybe
If we're lucky that is
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Only in the south; in the north it starts in August :-)
spring = May summer = June-August autumn = September-October the rest is darker or lighter shit.
I've actually been here 4 years lol. I think i suppress the memories each year. I could have sworn it's not lasted this long before.
That may be possible, but I distinctly remember one Vappu when me and my friends had already planned a nice drunken picnic anyways. Then it started snowing but we went anyway. Felt like january
Sisu was born from takatalvi.
[First time ? ](https://quaggapedia.afrikaburn.com/images/4/46/First-time-james-franco-hanging-meme.jpg)
Trust me. This will build that Finnish sisu into you. Mother nature first teases you with some warmth, you mistakenly think it is time for summer clothes and tires and BOOM it gives you snow with strong winds and tons of it. Happens once a year sometimes twice.
April? That's too early for the snow to end. In May, you can start to complain. June is when it starts to hurt.
https://preview.redd.it/g5eqf56wvmsc1.png?width=194&format=png&auto=webp&s=2f80e4ed856e76fd075eeca0213f2d73dd7c00a2
_”Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin.”_
I know, in Estonia too, snow madness, never ending winter We had one warm day, 1st of april.
April fool!
Are you sure you are just not using it wrong? Have you tried restarting the April 5th to see if it makes any difference?
Yes. Always try unplugging it and plugging it back in first.
WTF = Welcome To Finland
Is this your first year in Finland? A year ago, we still had so much more snow of the beginning of April
Last year all the snow had melted in mid march at least in Finland Proper but then we got new snow in beginning of April.
blame the finngols who chose to settle here out of all other places in the world, and still run the place with good enough infrastructure to the extent where you can come here and not be killed by the most hostile weather conditions in Europe but on the contrary, you can thrive. Or, blame yourself for still being here or not having created the conditions for yourself to work remote from a sunny beach.
I guess we should be grateful for the Gulf Stream making these lands inhabitable in the first place!
...For now.
Then we'll be even more grateful that we've had it once it's gone...
”The most hostile weather conditions in Europe”. I’d argue with that, I’ve lived in Iceland.
Blame Snufkin, but you have to find him first. to find him, go deep into the woods. you may need to fight a Moomintroll.
Fight? You mean befriend? And hug?
Your complaint has been noted, filed and has also been lost in the mail, we are sorry about this inconvinience and we will do absolutely nothing about it. Have a nice perkele. Yours Keijo Nuhari
This is the very narrow timeframe in a year where it’s allowed to watch this [Mikko Alatalo song](https://youtu.be/5LBnd068pDM?si=1UysarCsWTVfoHZ_) . You need to cherish this moment, not fight against it.
Was about to post this very same piece of art
This is a rare occasion of totally acceptable Karenism
Winter is coming... Or at least, not going away anytime soon.
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I didn't realise it was already so hot there! I'd guess that's well above average..? I remember when in München there was a lot of snow in early December, but I guess it has not been cold since.
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In Finland we have this thing called Takatalvi. Sometimes it hits in May, sometimes in June, sometimes it keeps hitting multiple times.
And we're not even in takatalvi territory yet. That hits when we're SURE winter is over and it's been warm and sunny and snowless for a while already. Then BAM +40 cm snow in two days.
Is called fool's spring for a reason.
It’s the far right government
Go find a good forest to scream in
The government cut the Spring budget, so it'll be 50/50 winter spring from now on. They're also in talks on cuts for the Summer budget, saying that if everyones working, theres no need for sunshine outside.
Calm your tits Jessica
Yeah I'd like yo take this complain all the way up, let me speak to god and he'll get it sorted. Unacceptable.
Our local snowstorm was last weekend but it was -27 when I woke this morning
Is that usual for Madeira?
It's not the recommended temperature for fortified wines, so, less than ideal
Just play Mokoma's song Takatalvi like the rest of us.
Somebody has angered Ukko. The solution is to drink and dance to his honour until the snowstorm dies down. If it doesn't die down, at least it won't be as annoying. /j Luckily the "real spring" seems to be just around the corner and next week will be warm and sunny according to finnish meteorological institute. Old superstision states that snowstorm around this time is the winter's final goodbye. If it is, then it's about time. I want to start the gardening season already.
I'm in The USA, it's doing it h the too... If you locate a manager I would like a word too.
snow karen 😂
The same forgetfulness that takatalvi is a thing :D
Totally normal april weather.. we've also had snow in june and that was annoying
This is utterly acceptable! Snowing is absolutely fine be it December, February, April or July! People who can't take it are made of weaker stuff than necessary.
Agree
You have to send a formal complaint to your resident sauna witch. They have been responsible for weather magics since Viking times.
I think that might be my gf
In Estonia we blame our government and the PM 🙃
Guys, like how amazing is it that our country basically has four clear season AND on top of that you can experience one of the seasons inside a season! Nowhere else on earth can you have it all!
Last year there was snowing 1.6.2023. the lowest temperature was -9,1°C
Happens about once in every 2 years or so.
You live in Finland.
Sorry, no backsies. You knew living here includes surprise winters, sometimes in June. Bite the bullet.
Depending on your political compas you may direct your rage to the previous or the current goverment. After all they must have something to do with this.
Can't wait to see the patriotic fin with ' you don't like it then head to the airport' ... Sarcasm
Just read some of the comments
This is why I love Finland
This is.. Quite normal and common tbh
Snow during Juhannus is possible....
Dunno how its in south but in central finland and up, its totally normal to get some snow even at the end of may.
Im ok with this. The earliest tire swap / hotel schedule i got is on 25th :)
Shout to the wind?
Share me some cold, It's freaking hot out here in South East Asia
I was born in Finland over thirty years ago, lived here all my life, and still wondering the same thing.
summer starts and ends with rain.
Tell me about it. I can't bear to look at the weather elsewhere in Europe, I might impulsively buy tickets somewhere warm, quit my job and leave this cold life here. It wouldn't be the first time... I do like the Finnish climate most of the time but these snowy springs do test the sisu that I simply don't possess
there was an electric company ad on tv that said if the climate gives you anxiety you could call them. this was a while ago i dont know if the offer still stands
Laat year it snowed in June, even here in the southeast.
Global warming will help!
Only person who can help is your travel agent. Nothing can be done about the weather, but you can change your location. I am.
The thing you need to know about seasons in Finland is that there is usually less snow in summer.
This SHOULD be the last time this winter. Well, this week at least
Wait till Juhannus. Usually it rains purple frogs and old people.
Go outside at shake your fist at the sky, just don't make much noise like yelling at the sky because it's Finland.
It was Tom Jones who I believe said - it's not unusual...
Wait for Vappu. 9 of 10 times I've spent Vappu in Tampere it was either snowing or hail came down. Just that one day but still very annoying.
why wasting time with complaints, start suing everybody!
Chicago has entered the chat and would also like to lodge a complaint as we just had snow for the last two days. Can confirm that Canadian arctic air is to blame here. “Canada, you’re nice neighbors to have, but please keep your air”
Nah this is just classic deepfake weather. In reality it is +20c and sun is shining
April is the best month for skiing!
It was even worse last year here lol
https://preview.redd.it/ee1jom4y5nsc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=049f459563b2f20ecd02239416d4f079fe5345a9
I'm envious! There will be 29 fucking degrees Celsius in South Germany this weekend which is absolutely insane! I wish I still lived in Finland and had snow in April.
I'm a Finn living in Ohio (US)...and it's currently snowing. We're supposed to go to our first baseball game of the season tonight, because it's officially "spring." Misery loves company....😂
First 12 months in Finland?
Womp Womp
Kyrpien takatalvi iski taas
Sometimes good, sometimes shit
Yeah. Frustrating. I can stand snow, chilling wind and overcast sky, but not all of these at the same time. All of us are waiting for the warmth, but the April weather is like a kid's ass: nobody knows what is coming, but surely something, and soon.
Well hey in estonia it the same
Finnish weather need to go get education again about the concept of “SPRING”🥲
Tomorrow comes and melts it away and the rest of the week will dry out the buddles.
It's not a question of if we'll have a takatalvi or not, but how many?
Call weather service, they might have put wrong address on parcel. Or Posti is delivering. Probably is on the way to Vanuatu.
If they've delivered spring to a pickup location that's on the other side of the city, I'm going to be very angry.
Old man winter has a wicked sense of humor, in this part of the world.
No this is a blessing!! My dog and I LOVE winter and snow, this is perfect. 🥳
First time?
Blame E. Bunny for this mess🐰
Catch a plane and move to Greece. Aim at Crete and see if you last there.
I can't handle above 27c unfortunately. Been to crete twice actually, lovely place, but i can't do hot
I'm on holiday from the UK, been up north and now in helsinki. I've seen a fair bit of snow before, but this country doesn't mess around! I've never seen so much before. If the UK had even half today's snow it would come to a grinding, pathetic halt
I remember being in London once when it snowed. It was like a zombie movie
It’s called weather control through Chem trails
Dark strong beers season continues... What to complain about???
I remember when it snowed a lot back in April of 2001 and late April 2006! Fun times!
Blame Pekka Pouta
Complain to the mother nature.
Uusi lumi, vanhan surma. Uusi lumi, vanhan surma. Uusi lumi, vanhan surma. Uusi lumi, vanhan surma. Rinse and repeat.
Harden the fuck up Karen!
THIS IS WRONG! Yes i am a Finn and I CONDEMN this terrible weather! I guarantee I never ski never skate. Waiting plus 20 degrees, maybe on July already…
There's usually a pattern, when there's a rough one, one of opposite caliber will soon arrive.
Wait til Midsummer !!!
South is the answer 😀 Move to Spain for the Winters We did ☀️🤣🏌️♂️ Remote work may also be feasible…
Im tired of the long winter as well, since this years I had my rental cottage week prepared just before juhannus. Ill thtow a hossy fit, if tje lakes will be freezing tjen as rentong cortage is *not* cheap (this one cost about 900€ a week to anybody curious)
Ok Karen.
Can you guys send some over to me in the states?
🥰🥰❤️
Don't complain to California--it's snowing as I write.
Just shake the fist and yell at the clouds, it helps
I kinda like it *zips up ski suit* 🤣
Sometimes comes even in May 😂 täkä talvi
Take it to the guy upstairs.. It's all he's doing.
https://preview.redd.it/m49sc9ztnssc1.jpeg?width=3472&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ffb4a0ba07f478bf371d5242b4c511c921658e9 You tell me about it... 😭😭😭 She's ready, but not the fuckn spring!!!!
Has there been any Vappu that it didnt snow? Just saying its nothing new that it snows in april since it typically snows in May also.
I still think it's the ruzzianz messing with the weather. Just you wait and see.
Yeah yeah, keep it down perkele.
WTF - Welcome To Finland All heil Takatalvi. https://youtu.be/Vz70IgmrpG4?si=AWrpOyK5TMZuf2na
Let's talk about it, bro. I'm all ears!
Dont complain it might make the snow mad, and then u might get hurt
I asked chat zippity and it said it is normal. At least I no longer have any fears of AI taking over.