Storm Anna has reached its peak with yellow and orange warnings for large parts of Svealand and parts of Norrland - where a red warning was in effect over Gävleborg County overnight. But continued problems are expected on Friday, with almost 3 decimetres of snow along the county's coast.
During the night, 3–4 decimetres were measured in several places in the affected areas. However, as the warnings also applied to strong winds, up to 50 percent of the snowfall may not have been recorded, according to Hilda Westberg, meteorologist at SMHI.
There has probably been more as well, but we just can't confirm it because it hasn't been recorded in the gauge, she says.
By 9 a.m. on Friday, the number of customers without power at Ellevio, Eon and Vattenfall had decreased to just over 5,200, with the majority in hard-hit Gävleborg. On Friday, an orange warning has been issued for snow in parts of the county, where many are feeling the aftermath of storm Johannes.
“Everyone should stay home”
Everyone should stay home - barely go out with the dogs, only let them out at the door. It's impossible to be out here, says Mikael Pettersson, who ploughed during the night in Gävle municipality, to Swedish Radio's Traffic Department .
A few traffic accidents have been reported overnight, according to the Swedish Transport Administration. At the same time, fallen trees have blocked traffic around the country. The Swedish Transport Administration urges people not to take to the roads unless it is necessary, something that has been noted in Gävleborg.
You may have thought about it a bit and chosen to park the car and wait for it to clear up a bit. We are very grateful for that. Then we can be outside without too much traffic when we combat slippery roads, says Pär Aronsson, press communicator at the Swedish Transport Administration.
Continued warnings
It has also been a quiet night for train traffic, but several routes are still closed, including between Gävle and Sundsvall.
Friday's warnings are not as extensive as Thursday's. In addition to the orange warning in Gävleborg, a yellow one also applies to the county's coast. Both an orange and a yellow warning have also been issued in northeastern Svealand. There is also a yellow warning in parts of central and northern Götaland.
It will continue to be difficult, says Moa Hallberg, emphasizing that the warnings can be updated during the day.
