Another half-meter of snow on the way

Those tired of shoveling snow had better just get used to it. State meteorologists predicted lots more snow later in the week, maybe up to a half-meter.

Oslo residents were among those told to brace for more heavy snow.

Parking places on city streets in Oslo are already at an even greater premium than normal, because of the piles of earlier snow that still haven't been cleared away. City crews made some progress over the weekend in removing snow in some areas, but not enough.

Now forecasters are calling for more snow to start falling by mid-week, with temperatures due to stay well below the freezing point for a change.

Since New Year, unstable weather patterns all over the country have led to wide variations in temperature. Unseasonably warm weather suddenly gave way to Arctic chills and then back to milder temperatures.

Thermometers were due to settle around -8 to -10C (14-18 F) Thursday and Friday.

Via Aftenposten News in English.

Environment [14:30]