On 19 April 2026, Tromsø set a record for its earliest snow-free day since measurements began, after an unusually warm and rainy March. Meteorologists note more snow could return soon, but the early snow-free record will still stand.

After a record-warm March and unusually little snow, spring has arrived exceptionally early across Northern Norway—roughly as advanced as in the south. Researchers warn this can disrupt ecosystems, including flowering times, bird–insect synchrony, and cloudberry (multe) pollination and harvest.

After Greenland’s warmest January on record, Nuuk’s Sisorarfiit ski lift has been unable to open due to a lack of snow and persistent above-freezing temperatures. Meteorologists and local skiers say the event shows how climate change is already affecting everyday winter life on Greenland’s west coast.