February on St. Olavsleden is firmly winter. Most days are overcast, and snowfall is frequent, from light flurries to the odd heavy burst. Clear spells do appear, but they are brief and often come with sharper cold. Temperatures generally stay below freezing, though short thaws occur, especially toward the Norwegian side, bringing wet snow or sleet. Sunshine is limited and low, and the month feels cold, snowy, and changeable.
Starting by the coast, skies are mostly grey with regular light to moderate snowfall, and occasional heavier bursts near the shoreline. Moving inland through the valleys, the pattern stays wintry with long overcast stretches broken by brief, clearer but colder spells. Farther west, a few near‑zero intrusions can mix in sleet or drizzle, but snow remains the main story. Temperatures sit roughly between -20 and 0°C, with quick swings around freezing during the mild pulses.
Crossing into Jämtland, light to moderate snow sweeps through frequently, with extended overcast around the central lakes and towns. Short lulls bring calmer or partly cloudy breaks, then fresh systems return as you move toward the hill country around Åre and the border. Heavy snow can flare up at the waterfalls and passes, with the border hills seeing some of the most intense bursts before brief pauses. Temperatures range roughly from -20 to +5°C, with occasional thaws even in the high valleys.
On the Norwegian side, the weather turns more mixed. Snow remains frequent inland, but milder pulses in the valleys and toward Trondheim often tip precipitation to wet snow, sleet, or periods of rain. Several fronts can deliver heavy snow even closer to Trondheim, followed by quieter overcast intervals or a rare clearer day. Temperatures vary widely, roughly from -15 to +10°C, with the biggest swings near the fjord.
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