Thinning snow endangers tourist destinations in Lapland, Finland

News24xx.com - Located in the northernmost region of Finland, Lapland is one of the most wanted tourist destinations in winter. But thinning snow can be a threat to this tourist destination. Every winter, piles of snow that hoard on land can reach up to 20 to 30 centimeters at the end of November.

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With its location in the polar circle, the province is also illuminated by the sun all day for two months every year. In addition, Lapland is also a tourist destination for visitors who want to meet Santa Claus, an iconic character in Christmas.

Seeing the beauty of nature and its uniqueness, it's no wonder Lapland is popular as a tourist destination at the end of the year. Unfortunately, the beauty of snow in the winter this year will not be as beautiful as in previous years. Quoting from Lonely Planet on Thursday, November 29th 2018, climate change thanks to global warming has affected snowfall. Usually this area is covered with snow around 175 days a year.

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Warm weather that is not commonly found in Lapland is feared to affect the tourism industry. Santa Clause Village in Rovaniemi is also affected by a pile of snow that only reaches a few centimeters."The first snow fell in Lapland usually in the beginning to mid-October. But based on the current weather conditions, the snow that fell in the first period had melted" said meteorologist Ville Siiskonen.

 

 

 

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