Dálvi - Winter (january-february)

The northern Sámi word for winter is Dálvi. During this period, sunlight is slowly creeping back. The winter nights are shorter but colder and winter storms rage on the plateaus. It is not unusual for the temperatures to plummet below minus 30 degrees Celsius or even minus 45 degrees Celcius. Reindeer owners, who are the heroes of the plateau, herd their reindeer every day, even on the harshest of winter days. In preparation for the next season, the meat needs to be dried, salted, and smoked. During this time of year, many of the districts that kill animals also prepare fresh produce. This is so that they can have materials for winter footwear, such as skallers, traditional Sami winter footwear, and reindeer skin which is used to keep warm.