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Easter Travel: Tips to Navigate Busy Roads Safely

Intensive traffic and greater risk of accidents. Easter is one of the year's major travel holidays and one of the worst in accident statistics.

Easter Travel: Tips to Navigate Busy Roads Safely

Sunny Weekend Ahead - But Then It Will Become Unstable

Large parts of Sweden can look forward to a sunny weekend. But when the week leading up to Easter begins, it appears to become more unstable weather.

Sunny Weekend Ahead - But Then It Will Become Unstable

High Grass Fire Risk Across Sweden's West Coast and Beyond

There is a high risk of grass fires in parts of the country on Monday, warns SMHI. The entire West Coast is affected, down to Malmö in the south.

High Grass Fire Risk Across Sweden's West Coast and Beyond

Mild Weather Returns to Sweden After Cold Snap

From spring warmth to minus degrees and snowfall – it has, in classic April style, quickly swung in the weather the past few days. For large parts of the country, mild weather is forecast for the coming days, according to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute.

Mild Weather Returns to Sweden After Cold Snap

Hurricane Names Retired After Last Year's Devastating Storms

The names Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John are being removed from the list of hurricane names after causing death and destruction last year. .

Hurricane Names Retired After Last Year's Devastating Storms

Sweden Braces for Year's Warmest Day Before Cold Snap Hits

The last few days have seen large parts of Sweden experience the first spring warmth – and it will get even warmer. .

Sweden Braces for Year's Warmest Day Before Cold Snap Hits

SMHI Warns of High Grass Fire Risk in Sweden's Snow-Free Regions

Besides sun and higher temperatures, grass fires are also a clear spring sign. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has now issued a warning for Monday that concerns large parts of the country.

SMHI Warns of High Grass Fire Risk in Sweden's Snow-Free Regions

Spring Warmth to Sweep Sweden with Temperatures Over 20 Degrees

Out and enjoy. Spring temperatures are promised from Monday and by mid-week it will get really warm.

Spring Warmth to Sweep Sweden with Temperatures Over 20 Degrees

Trump's NOAA Budget Cuts Spark Concerns Over Public Safety

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has cut the budget of the USA's weather agency NOAA. The cutback will affect both international climate research and local forecasts, experts and staff warn.

Trump's NOAA Budget Cuts Spark Concerns Over Public Safety

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of grass fires

Sunny weather – and plenty of dry last year's grass. This means a high risk of grass fires in southern Sweden, warns SMHI.

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of grass fires

Record number flee climate disasters

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly clear, according to the World Meteorological Organization WMO in its annual major report. Hundreds of thousands were forced to flee from climate disasters last year.

Record number flee climate disasters

This is how you get a grip on the future shoreline

Researchers have long warned of rising sea levels as a result of climate change. But how are the areas where you yourself live and stay affected? The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute can provide a forecast.

This is how you get a grip on the future shoreline

Spring warmth for the weekend – is it here to stay?

By the weekend, sunny weather and warming plus degrees are promised. Is it now that spring is coming to stay?.

Spring warmth for the weekend – is it here to stay?

Trump mocks the US weather authority - "will cost lives"

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has cut the budget of the USA's weather agency NOAA. The cutback will affect both international climate research and local forecasts, experts and staff warn.

Trump mocks the US weather authority - "will cost lives"

Dangerous Avalanche Situation in Several Mountain Areas

Postpone the mountain trip if you're not mountain-experienced, advises SMHI, which has issued yellow warnings for wind and snow on the mountain plateau. In several areas, warnings are also issued for hazardous conditions and a significant risk of avalanches.

Dangerous Avalanche Situation in Several Mountain Areas

Unexpectedly High Rise in Sea Level

The global sea level continues to rise and last year the increase was greater than expected. This is shown by satellite measurements from Nasa.

Unexpectedly High Rise in Sea Level

Warnings of strong winds and snow in the mountains

During Saturday, hard wind is expected in combination with snow in the Jämtland Mountains, the southernmost Lapland Mountains and the northern Härjedalen Mountains. .

Warnings of strong winds and snow in the mountains

Warning for heavy snowstorms in southern Sweden

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of heavy snow showers in parts of Skåne, Halland, and Kronoberg County, which can cause problems in traffic. .

Warning for heavy snowstorms in southern Sweden

Warm and bathing weather at the weekend – colder next week

After a few days with warm temperatures, spring is making a retreat on a broad front. Next week will be significantly colder, with a risk – or chance, for those who prefer it – of snow in many places.

Warm and bathing weather at the weekend – colder next week

High risk of avalanches in Swedish mountains

Postpone Saturday's mountain hike if you're not properly experienced, warns SMHI, which has issued a yellow warning about wind in combination with snowfall on the bare mountain. Currently, there is also a significant risk of avalanches in the mountain world.

High risk of avalanches in Swedish mountains

Risk of Grass Fires in Southern Sweden

There is a risk of grass fires in large parts of Svealand, southernmost Norrland and southern and northeastern Götaland, including Öland and Gotland, according to SMHI. .

Risk of Grass Fires in Southern Sweden

Despite Winter in Dalarna – Vasalopp Skiers Get Winter

Spring has arrived in almost all of southern Sweden, despite the fact that it has still been below freezing during nights in some areas. This year's spring is both a little late and a little early in some places.

Despite Winter in Dalarna – Vasalopp Skiers Get Winter

New Step Forward for Spring

Spring is getting a firmer grip in southern Sweden. .

New Step Forward for Spring

Spring has arrived in Sweden

The meteorological spring is here. According to SMHI, last week spring temperatures – above zero degrees for seven days in a row – were measured at three coastal stations.

Spring has arrived in Sweden