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After the Snow Comes Rain and Warmth

Both spikes and rain gear may come in handy – Monday offers mild weather with both icy roads and rain.

Extended Warning for Ice Slicks

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of sudden icy roads

The Rescue Worker after the Snow Chaos: "There is no Knowledge"

Despite repeated warnings, it was again traffic chaos in Skåne when the snow arrived. Tow truck driver Tobias Levin describes the road conditions as a "catastrophe" and is upset that so many still lack knowledge. There is a lot of responsibility on those who are out driving, he says.

Many snowless in the snow - trees "like pick-up sticks"

The snowstorm continues to hold parts of Sweden in its grip – not least in the areas around Skellefteå and Robertsfors. Several households have been without electricity for over 24 hours while the thermometer shows several degrees below zero.

Snow and strong winds – many households without power

Snow and gale-force winds are still holding parts of the country in their grip. School buses are being cancelled and there is chaos in traffic in several places. In Västerbotten, thousands of households are without power and the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has issued an orange warning for parts of the county.

The Road Administration: Prepared for the Worst

It is expected half a meter of snow – or more. The rescue service in Gävleborg is preparing with, among other things, caterpillar vehicles. We are prepared for the worst, says Beisi Sundin from the Swedish Transport Administration's press department.

SMHI expands warning – powerful snowstorms expected

A severe snowstorm has struck in Western Sweden. It may be a taste of even more troublesome winter weather on Wednesday, according to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), which is now expanding its warnings. It looks like there will be some powerful snowstorms, says meteorologist Erik Höjgard-Olsen.

Winter weather on the way – "crazy pressure" on tire changes

Latest by November 30, winter tires should be on. But already next week, the weather will turn with snowfall, gusts and slippery roads – which has led to a rush. It's completely crazy pressure right now, says Daniel Andersson at Däckskiftarna.

The Swedish Transport Administration: Looks Better Than in a Long Time

The prerequisites for the trains in winter look "better than in a long time", according to the Swedish Transport Administration's press chief Bengt Olsson. But it depends on how the winter turns out. When it comes to the weather, it's about guessing as correctly as possible, he says.

Winter Arrives in Sweden – Difficult Weather Ahead

The cold is taking hold of the country, notes the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), which sees a risk of troublesome weather later in the week. Cold air is moving in over southern Sweden on Sunday and snowstorms are expected in Norrland.

Colder weather arrives in Sweden – SMHI warns

Winter is slowly taking its grip on Sweden. Coming days are expected to bring minus degrees at night all the way down to Skåne. It can suddenly freeze without being prepared, says Sverker Hellström, meteorologist at SMHI.

First Snow in Several Places - Warning May Be Issued

The winter's first snow can fall over southern Sweden during the next week – it can then be up to a couple of centimeters on the roads. We have a larger coherent snowfall on its way in, says Emma Rosengren, meteorologist at SMHI.

Windy on the Mountain Plateau – Warnings Issued

Winter can wait – milder weather is on the way

November got a windy start for many around Sweden, but already next week the weather will turn. It's only temporarily cold weather now, says Angelica Lundberg, meteorologist at SMHI.

Cracked the code: How emissions affect our weather

Only a few years ago, no meteorologist dared to link individual weather events to climate change. But with the help of new methods and modern technology, researchers are becoming increasingly confident in the connections. Heatwaves that practically never occurred before human emissions are now quite common, says climate scientist Friederike Otto.

Norwegian Jakob creates weather chaos

Fallen trees, disruptions to train traffic and cancelled ferry departures. The windy weather is causing problems in large parts of Sweden.

Warning for strong winds - "secure loose objects"

It's blowing hard in large parts of southern Sweden. SMHI has issued a yellow warning for very strong winds in northern Götaland from Thursday evening.

Europe is lagging behind in climate adaptations

Extreme weather due to climate change is intensifying faster than Europe's preparedness. Sweden is no exception, researchers believe. We are always one step behind, says Blaz Kurnik at the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Greenery is decreasing in Swedish cities

Cracked the code: How emissions affect our weather

Only a few years ago, no meteorologist dared to link individual weather events to climate change. But with the help of new methods and modern technology, researchers are becoming increasingly confident in the connections. Heatwaves that practically never occurred before human emissions are now quite common, says climate scientist Friederike Otto.

Mixed weather awaits autumn break celebrants

Snow, gusts, icy roads, rain and occasional sunshine. That's what's on the weather menu for autumn break celebrants in Sweden.

Not So Hot to Be a Meteorologist – Despite the Need

Rain and Flooding in the Wake of Hurricane Kirk

There have been a couple of wet days in the wake of Hurricane Kirk, even though the bad weather has weakened to a regular autumn low-pressure system. An orange warning for very high water flows south of Umeå remains in place.