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Orange warning for undercooled rain

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) is expanding the orange warning for undercooled rain to large parts of Östergötland, Jönköping County, and Kronoberg. The warning applies from the night to Friday morning at 9 am.

Orange warning for undercooled rain

Despite Winter and Cold - Risk of Grass Fires

The temperature was a good bit below zero in the morning. But there is still a high risk of grass fires in southeastern and inland Götaland later on Tuesday, according to SMHI.

Despite Winter and Cold - Risk of Grass Fires

This is why no weather warning was issued before the major crash

This weekend's snowstorm caused two severe multi-vehicle crashes in Uppsala County. In the area of the crash on E18 – where 95 cars were involved – no weather warning had been issued.

This is why no weather warning was issued before the major crash

Snow Cannon Effect Behind Traffic Chaos

Double pile-ups have occurred in Uppsala County. Inclement weather with a snow cannon effect, which according to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute is typical for the area, is behind it.

Snow Cannon Effect Behind Traffic Chaos

Now comes the light – the days will be so much longer

With the start of the first half of February, the days' length increases the most. In the north, each day is now about seven minutes longer – that means almost 50 minutes in a week.

Now comes the light – the days will be so much longer

Dangerous Avalanche Conditions and Stormy Weather in the Mountains

The avalanche risk is significant in the Abisko and Riksgräns mountains, western Vindelfjällen and southern Lapland mountains. Storm winds and weather changes create hazardous conditions.

Dangerous Avalanche Conditions and Stormy Weather in the Mountains

January - a darkness in Växjö

Växjö's 19. 9 hours of sunshine in January was far below normal.

January - a darkness in Växjö

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of snowfall

Up to 15 centimeters of snow is expected to fall in certain parts of the country on Monday, and the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) is warning of hazardous road conditions. SMHI has issued a yellow warning for snowfall in Dalsland, Värmland, northern Örebro County, western Västmanland, and southwestern Dalarna.

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of snowfall

Snow shock to bring down the big team: "Not at all used to it"

From sunny Riviera – to a snowy Borås. When Elfsborg takes on Nice, the Borås team hopes for a weather shock.

Snow shock to bring down the big team: "Not at all used to it"

Rain and Snow on the Way – Warnings Issued

A rain- and snowstorm has swept in over southern Sweden. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of hazardous road conditions and traffic problems.

Rain and Snow on the Way – Warnings Issued

After the Thaw – Heavy Snowfall on the Way

Winter weather makes a comeback in southern Sweden – at least temporarily. A low-pressure system moving in from the southwest can bring up to 20 centimeters of snow in some areas.

After the Thaw – Heavy Snowfall on the Way

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.

Power outages and fallen trees in the storm

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.

Strong winds in the mountains – SMHI warns

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. .

Ice Slip in Northern Sweden – Buses Stopped

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.

Slushy weather ahead – cold gives way to plus degrees

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.

The Stream on Gotland Back at Night

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.

Snowstorm approaching – snowplows on standby on Gotland

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.

Heavy snowfall over Gotland – 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.

Twenty years later – this is how Gudrun has affected Sweden

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.

Storm over Sweden – Football Hall Collapsed

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.

Heavy Snowfall Caused Traffic Problems

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.

Transport Administration on High Alert Ahead of Snow Chaos

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.

Warning before the bad weather: Avoid traffic

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.

More snow on the way – orange warning issued