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Power outages and fallen trees in the storm
It's storming heavily in large parts of northern Sweden on Friday. Thousands of households are without electricity, trees are falling over roads, and the rescue service is urging people to stay at home.
Strong winds in the mountains – SMHI warns
The wind is blowing hard in the mountains and SMHI advises people not to venture out into the mountains unnecessarily. On Thursday evening, the winds in the northern Lapland mountains can reach storm strength.
Ice Slip in Northern Sweden – Buses Stopped
Bus traffic in several places in northern Sweden has been cancelled due to icy roads, local media reports. .
Slushy weather ahead – cold gives way to plus degrees
Warnings for snowfall, strong winds, and icy roads have been issued in northern Sweden. In parts of the mountain world, the risk of avalanches is also significant.
The Stream on Gotland Back at Night
Gotland was severely affected by the snowstorm during the night and large parts of the power grid on the southern and western parts of the island were knocked out. Still on Saturday evening, many are without electricity.
Snowstorm approaching – snowplows on standby on Gotland
A storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds is moving in over Gotland. The region has put snowplows on standby and the public is urged to stay at home.
Heavy snowfall over Gotland – orange warning
A heavy snowfall is expected to arrive over Gotland on Friday evening. It will also blow strongly and SMHI has issued an orange warning.
Twenty years later – this is how Gudrun has affected Sweden
Exactly 20 years have passed since the storm Gudrun swept in and paralyzed southern Sweden. Gusts of wind with hurricane force caused several deaths and enormous material damage.
Storm over Sweden – Football Hall Collapsed
The storm Floriane has reached Sweden and led to quite windy weather on the west coast. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has also warned of snow and wind in central Sweden.
Heavy Snowfall Caused Traffic Problems
Orange and yellow warnings for snow and wind have been issued for large parts of the country. Between 30 and 40 centimeters of snow can fall in some areas.
Transport Administration on High Alert Ahead of Snow Chaos
The Swedish Transport Administration has escalated to national alert level and is preparing extra resources around the country as large snowfalls and harsh cold are moving in over Sweden. We have had coordination with MSB and also at government level, says the Swedish Transport Administration's press chief Bengt Olsson.
Warning before the bad weather: Avoid traffic
Don't venture out into traffic unless you have to. This is the Swedish Transport Administration's appeal ahead of the impending snowstorm.
More snow on the way – orange warning issued
Yellow and orange weather warnings have been issued for snowfall at the beginning of next week when a comprehensive low-pressure system moves in over the country. In some areas, up to three decimeters of snow are expected to fall.
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of snow and strong winds
Local snow showers in combination with strong winds are moving in over Götaland early on Friday. Where it's worst, up to 15 centimeters of snow can be expected, says Viktor Bergman, meteorologist at SMHI.
New warnings for snow on the first day of the year
The new year begins with several warnings for snowfall. In central Sweden, up to 20 centimeters of snow can fall and in Skåne, some trains are cancelled due to strong winds.
It will snow at noon
Several weather warnings for snowfall have been issued. In southeastern Värmland and northern Örebro County, up to 20 centimeters may fall.
SMHI warns of strong winds
It will be quite windy both in the mountains and along the coast during the year's second-to-last day, warns SMHI. New Year's Eve skiing tourists will have to prepare for hard winds in combination with abundant snowfall.
Rain and Snow "Welcome in" 2025
Mild and windy in the south and cold in the north. The New Year's weather also offers rain, sleet and snow.
Wind and Ice in the North – the Cold is Coming Next Week
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of strong winds on the mountain plateau in the north. Further south, the weather becomes milder, with a risk of sudden ice slicks in Västerbotten and Norrbotten.
No Christmas peace in the mountains – SMHI warns
Those who thought of going on a mountain hike on Christmas Day do best to abstain. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has issued an orange warning for wind in combination with snowfall.
Slippery road warnings in various parts of the country over the Christmas weekend
Ice slippery roads. This is how the rescue service in Östergötland describes the situation on the roads.
Cold snaps are no joke for the heart
Cold snaps that last for several days can be straining for the heart, according to research based on Swedish data. .
New Ice Warnings from SMHI
The frost does not release its grip on the country. SMHI has issued two warnings for sudden ice slicks in parts of Svealand and southeastern Norrland.
"Drive Carefully"
This year's Christmas traffic is underway and Saturday began with several weather warnings. .
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