Snow in Helsinki

[Piru]

Winter is a dark and rainy time in Helsinki (southern finland). Or at least it was until recently. Last couple of years have been totally different: The whole city has been literally drowning in snow. Currently we have more than 54cm (23 in) of it.

I decided to take some photos, and here they are:
http://picasaweb.google.com/105070339462562147829/SnowInHelsinki#

Amazingly for example public transport works, though with small delays. Personally I prefer this proper winter over the darkness and rain.

[Piru]

Found some stats:

Last time Helsinki had almost as much snow was in 1965 (52 cm).
The all time record of 70cm (27.5 in) is from 1915.