https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed April this year ranks as the second warmest since measurements began in Norway back in 1901, but in northern Norway it was the warmest April ever recorded. https://www.thelocal.no/20260506/northern-norway-records-its-warmest-april-on-record Wed, 06 May 2026 15:55:03 +0200 northern-norway-records-its-warmest-april-on-record Looking forward to summer? Southern Norway is set to enjoy a great week of summer weather, but it might not last long. https://www.thelocal.no/20260421/southern-norway-to-bask-in-warmer-weather-than-barcelona Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:44:58 +0200 southern-norway-to-bask-in-warmer-weather-than-barcelona Each year Norway introduces a general fire ban during the late spring and summer months. Here's what you need to know about the rules and the exceptions, if you want to light a BBQ or campfire. https://www.thelocal.no/20220505/what-are-the-rules-for-fires-and-bbqs-in-norway Thu, 05 May 2022 12:58:11 +0200 what-are-the-rules-for-fires-and-bbqs-in-norway Since the start of the year, Norway has gone from one extreme to another, moving from the coldest February in 16 years to the warmest March ever recorded. Did you notice the change where you live? https://www.thelocal.no/20260408/startling-norway-sets-record-with-warmest-march-in-history Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:18:29 +0200 startling-norway-sets-record-with-warmest-march-in-history Easter is traditionally the last great opportunity to ski in Norway, but this year, unusually low levels of snow across much of the country are leaving skiers wondering if they will manage to squeeze in one last run. https://www.thelocal.no/20260319/a-snowless-easter-why-norways-ski-season-might-end-earlier-than-usual Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:38:15 +0100 a-snowless-easter-why-norways-ski-season-might-end-earlier-than-usual If you thought last month felt especially harsh, you were correct. New data shows that February 2026 was Norway’s coldest February since 2010. https://www.thelocal.no/20260304/norway-records-its-coldest-february-for-16-years Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:14:46 +0100 norway-records-its-coldest-february-for-16-years One moment it’s 8C and sunny. The next, you’re sliding across invisible ice. Welcome to March in Norway, the month that manages to trick even the locals. https://www.thelocal.no/20260302/norways-march-trap-why-early-spring-is-actually-the-most-dangerous-time-of-year Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:27:06 +0100 norways-march-trap-why-early-spring-is-actually-the-most-dangerous-time-of-year If you’re tired of the freezing temperatures, milder weather is on the way. However, the change comes with a downside, as rain and icy road warnings are expected across parts of Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20260223/rain-freezes-on-the-ground-norway-set-for-sudden-weather-shift Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:47:35 +0100 rain-freezes-on-the-ground-norway-set-for-sudden-weather-shift Authorities in Norway are urging extreme caution, especially for skiers, after avalanche alerts were issued across the country on Friday. https://www.thelocal.no/20260220/parts-of-norway-put-on-red-alert-for-high-risk-of-avalanches Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:38:29 +0100 parts-of-norway-put-on-red-alert-for-high-risk-of-avalanches With Valentine’s Day, Fastelavn (Nordic Carnival), and the winter school holidays in Norway around the corner, an extreme Siberian freeze is set to hit the country. Make sure to dress warmly and remember to look up. You might see rare nacreous clouds! https://www.thelocal.no/20260212/norway-braces-for-siberian-blast-with-temperatures-to-drop-to-35c Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:26:04 +0100 norway-braces-for-siberian-blast-with-temperatures-to-drop-to-35c Wildfires are not something most people associate with Norway in February. Yet this year several coastal regions are under fire risk warnings, and humans are usually to blame. https://www.thelocal.no/20260212/why-is-norway-warning-about-the-danger-of-winter-forest-fires Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:11:00 +0100 why-is-norway-warning-about-the-danger-of-winter-forest-fires Difficult driving conditions and road closures are common in Norway during heavy snowfall and strong winds. To travel safely, always check the latest road status. https://www.thelocal.no/20251201/winter-driving-how-to-check-if-roads-in-norway-are-closed-by-snow Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:54:03 +0100 winter-driving-how-to-check-if-roads-in-norway-are-closed-by-snow Much of Norway has been hit by snow and ice in recent weeks making driving increasingly hazardous. Don't fret. We've spoken to the experts to get the best advice for how to drive in Norway in winter. https://www.thelocal.no/20221018/what-you-need-to-know-about-winter-driving-in-norway Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:26:04 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-winter-driving-in-norway If Yr.no is promising sun when you are brushing snow from your coat, you're not going mad. Norway’s favorite weather app has a blind spot. https://www.thelocal.no/20260206/is-norways-weather-app-lying-to-you Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:40:03 +0100 is-norways-weather-app-lying-to-you After Norway’s coldest January in 16 years, the public should get ready for another weekend of snow and strong winds across the country. https://www.thelocal.no/20260206/norway-braces-for-snow-and-high-winds-as-drivers-warned-of-dangerous-roads Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:03:01 +0100 norway-braces-for-snow-and-high-winds-as-drivers-warned-of-dangerous-roads Have you felt the bite of this winter more than usual? You’re not imagining it. January was Norway’s coldest in 16 years, ending a long streak of warmer-than-normal months and sending much of the country into a deep freeze. https://www.thelocal.no/20260204/norway-records-coldest-january-in-16-years-and-winter-freeze-looks-set-to-stay Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:56:49 +0100 norway-records-coldest-january-in-16-years-and-winter-freeze-looks-set-to-stay Residents in Norway need to brace themselves for icy roads, strong winds, and the brightest Northern Lights in 22 years. https://www.thelocal.no/20260122/snow-and-northern-lights-whats-in-store-for-norway-in-the-coming-days Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:50:12 +0100 snow-and-northern-lights-whats-in-store-for-norway-in-the-coming-days In Norway, where winter often means streets and buildings covered in snow and ice, the question of who is responsible for shovelling snow is a common concern among homeowners, tenants, and landlords. https://www.thelocal.no/20240122/are-you-legally-required-to-shovel-snow-on-your-property-in-norway Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:02:24 +0100 are-you-legally-required-to-shovel-snow-on-your-property-in-norway Snow, ice and high winds brought transport chaos to swathes of Europe for a third day on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled and passengers stranded. https://www.thelocal.no/20260107/europe-faces-transport-chaos-as-deadly-cold-snap-persists Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:52:42 +0100 europe-faces-transport-chaos-as-deadly-cold-snap-persists Thought snow was just for sledding, snowball fights, and cursing at while trudging through on your way to work? Think again. You can also use it to wash your clothes in the depths of the Scandinavian winter. Here’s how. https://www.thelocal.no/20220113/the-magic-of-snow-cleaning-how-to-wash-your-woollen-clothes-in-sweden Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:11:48 +0100 the-magic-of-snow-cleaning-how-to-wash-your-woollen-clothes-in-sweden