For those who were hoping for a white Christmas across the country until the very end, it's time to think again. Even in the northern parts of the country, snow is not guaranteed.
On Christmas Eve and the night before Christmas Day, the temperature rises in Norrland, especially in Jämtland and Västernorrland, and can reach five degrees Celsius.
It is these strong, harsh westerly winds in Norrbotten that bring in mild air from the Atlantic. During Christmas Day, it can be warmer in Jokkmokk than in Skåne.
It will be warmest around Sundsvall and Gävleborg, where it can be as much as ten degrees Celsius on Christmas Day.
The southern parts of the country, on the other hand, will experience chilly temperatures with lingering weather during the Christmas holidays. In some places, the sun will also shine.
A high pressure is moving in over Götaland with temperatures in the low 40s, maybe even near zero at the most. So it's considerably milder up north.
However, strong winds and precipitation are expected in parts of the mountains in Norrbotten and Västerbotten counties. SMHI has issued an orange warning.
"It's difficult up in the mountains, with really unstable weather. Especially from tonight onwards, wind and large amounts of precipitation, both rain and snow, are expected," says Cronvall.
SMHI advises against staying in the mountains, as visibility is expected to be poor and it may be difficult to find your way around.
