February on the St. Olavsleden trail features regular bouts of light freezing rain, overcast skies, and moderate to heavy snow showers. Västernorrland, starting in Selånger, experiences temperatures fluctuating from harsh lows of -20°C to occasional highs of 2°C, with periods of moderate snow. Moving into Jämtland and Trøndelag, forecasts continue to show frequent snow and freezing rain, with temperatures spanning from -28°C in the coldest nights to milder days hitting up to 7°C. Precipitation ranges broadly with the regions seeing varied snowfall and rain, contributing to the challenge and beauty of journeying in the Nordic winter.
In Selånger, the month begins with partly cloudy skies and moderate snow showers, with highs reaching 1°C after initial bracing lows near -20°C. Light freezing rain frequently marks the days with temperatures seldom climbing above freezing. Matfors follows with more sunshine but similar freezing rain and snow, as highs and lows remain closely contested, often between -9°C and -3°C. Moving through Stöde and Fränsta, conditions mirror the earlier pattern, though occasional sunny breaks provide brief respite amid continuing overcast skies.
In Borgsjö, light freezing rain and overcast conditions dominate, showing highs of 1°C, contrasting sharply with lows of -18°C.
Länsgränsen starts cold, often hovering between -15°C and -5°C, with overcast skies prevailing. In Bräcke, temperatures mildly fluctuate with frequent light freezing rain and snow, showing occasional patches of sun through persistent cloud cover. As the trail progresses through Gällö and Pilgrimstad, the forecast remains similar with overcast days and sporadic sunshine, temperatures sticking close to sub-zero. Brighter conditions in Brunflo contrast with heavy snowfall and freezing rain.
In Östersund, there are sunny breaks between cloudy intermissions, the thermometer frequently dipping towards -19°C. Approaching Rödön and Nälden, expect overcast moments with bursts of sun, as freezing temperatures persevere. Trekking further to Alsen and Mörsil, conditions remain a mosaic of snow and overcast skies, with more sunshine peering through in Mörsil.
Through Hålland and Åre, freezing rain and snow interlace with overcast periods, with rare clearer spells.
Sul presents heavy snow showers and a wintry mix with brief sunny spells, before the path switches to rain and moderate snow in Vuku. Stiklestad, dealing with heavy snow interspersed with rare dry periods, keeps temperatures slowly shifting from icy lows.
Munkeby experiences weather variances including rain and patchy snow, with Lånke and Borås usual for overcast and rainy types, as milder weather creeps through occasionally.
In Nyhus, Ranheim, and Nidaros, the trail concludes with patchy rain, snow showers, and fleeting sunshine, as temperatures rise to modest highs of 5°C, marking the end of February’s winter march.
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