The December weather in Järpen usually sets the tone for winter in earnest. The days are short and the light is soft, often filtered through low clouds or a gentle snowfall. The temperature fluctuates around freezing, sometimes with milder elements when humid air makes its way in from the Atlantic. The snow settles alternately thin and compact, depending on the wind and cold, and the landscape changes quickly in expression. Hoarfrost adorns trees and fences during clear nights, while the days can offer muted grayness. It is a weather that encourages slowness, contemplation, and closeness to the fire indoors.