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Stay on land - many ice conditions are uncertain despite the cold

Stay on land - many ice conditions are uncertain despite the cold

Tue 13 Jan 2026 07:33 CET

There are subzero temperatures in large parts of the country, but the ice is not very safe. The snow means that anyone who wants to go out may have to think again

Twelve fatal accidents annually – so you're safe on the ice

Twelve fatal accidents annually – so you're safe on the ice

Sun 16 Nov 2025 18:32 CET

This week a man died after walking through the ice in Kalix. Fatal ice accidents are not uncommon and with an increasingly shorter ice-laying season it is unwise to rely on habit, says Jan Insulander at the Ice Safety Council

Swedish lake ice is becoming increasingly weaker

Swedish lake ice is becoming increasingly weaker

Sat 22 Feb 2025 18:06 CET

Long-lasting periods with minus degrees are becoming increasingly rare in Sweden and it has made the lake ice both thinner and weaker in recent years. This is shown by a new Swedish study

Things to Consider Before Venturing Out on the Ice

Things to Consider Before Venturing Out on the Ice

Thu 28 Nov 2024 18:58 CET

To venture out onto the ice at this time of year can be a matter of life and death, and the unpredictable weather requires careful preparation. If you're alone, it's extremely difficult for most people to get back up, and then you'll freeze to death, says Jan Insulander, project leader at the Ice Safety Council