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Thousands without power, and a major snowstorm is on the way
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Thousands without power, and a major snowstorm is on the way

Thousands of electricity customers in Gävleborg County are still without power after Storm Johannes. In the same area, SMHI has issued a red warning for "extremely large amounts of snow
Snowstorm for New Year's Day 2026 in Sweden - Up to half a meter
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Snowstorm for New Year's Day 2026 in Sweden - Up to half a meter

A heavy snowfall is expected across Sweden over the New Year's weekend. The heaviest snowfall is expected in southern Norrland, where SMHI has issued an orange warning for snowfall combined with wind
Heavy snowfall delays power restoration
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Heavy snowfall delays power restoration

Heavy snowfall is expected across southern Norrland on New Year's Day. For thousands of customers without power in Gävleborg County, the snowy weather could mean it takes even longer to have their power restored
This is what New Year's weather will be like: Wind, sunshine and snow
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This is what New Year's weather will be like: Wind, sunshine and snow

The last days of the year will bring cold, sunshine and wind. On New Year's Day, a low-pressure system will move in and bring snowfall to large parts of the country
Blown down trees on roads - VMA issued
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Blown down trees on roads - VMA issued

More than half the country is affected as storm Johannes moves across Sweden. Over 40,000 households are without power and many trees have been blown down
Ferry and train services canceled after weather warnings
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Ferry and train services canceled after weather warnings

Several trains will be cancelled on Saturday after SMHI issued weather warnings in the central and northern parts of the country. "We have made the decision to cancel trains between Duved and Stockholm," says Leila Fogelholm at SJ
Train services canceled as storms approach central and northern Sweden
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Train services canceled as storms approach central and northern Sweden

Storms with strong winds are expected to hit parts of central and northern Sweden on Saturday. Among other things, trains to and from Östersund will be canceled, as all train traffic on the Bräcke–Storlien route will be stopped throughout Saturday
Where the Swedish winter has disappeared the most
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Where the Swedish winter has disappeared the most

The winters of the 20th century were significantly whiter than those of recent years. In several parts of Sweden, almost half of the winter has disappeared, according to data from SMHI
SMHI warns of strong winds and snowfall in the mountains on Christmas Eve
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SMHI warns of strong winds and snowfall in the mountains on Christmas Eve

SMHI has issued an orange warning for strong winds and snowfall during the Christmas holidays for parts of the mountains in Norrbotten and Västerbotten counties.
Sun all over Sweden – on the darkest day of the year
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Sun all over Sweden – on the darkest day of the year

On the shortest day of the year, a hitherto rare guest this winter can appear over almost all of Sweden – the sun.
Weather forecast: Sun and cold on Christmas Eve
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Weather forecast: Sun and cold on Christmas Eve

A wintry Christmas Eve with sun and cold - that's the forecast for almost the entire country.
Warning for wind and snow in the mountains
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Warning for wind and snow in the mountains

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for wind in combination with snowfall on the bare mountains in the Jämtland Mountains and the southernmost Lapland Mountains on Saturday.
Sun on the way – now an unusually dark December is coming
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Sun on the way – now an unusually dark December is coming

Only three times in the last 15 years has December been as dark and sunless as this year. But after Sunday the days will be longer again – and by the weekend large parts of Sweden can look forward to sunshine
Now the storms will have common names
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Now the storms will have common names

Sweden, Denmark and Norway have developed a joint list to be used to name severe storms. The list includes names such as Miriam, Noah and Pelle
SMHI warns of ice slips in the north
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SMHI warns of ice slips in the north

SMHI has issued yellow warnings for sudden ice slippage in parts of four counties in northern Sweden on Tuesday.
Warning for ice slips in the north
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Warning for ice slips in the north

SMHI has issued warnings for sudden ice slips in parts of Norrbotten and Västerbotten on Monday. The reason is rain that freezes into ice on cold surfaces
Really bad chances for a white Christmas
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Really bad chances for a white Christmas

The forecast is bleak: Snow will likely be conspicuous by its absence on Christmas Eve in most of the country. Most signals indicate milder weather than normal, says Erik Höjgård-Olsen, meteorologist at SMHI
Warnings for snowfall and icy conditions on Sunday
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Warnings for snowfall and icy conditions on Sunday

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for wind combined with snowfall in parts of the northern Lapland mountains on Sunday. In parts of Jämtland, a warning for sudden ice slippage has been issued
Not even an hour of sunlight in Stockholm in December
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Not even an hour of sunlight in Stockholm in December

Do you also think it's been dark lately? In large parts of Sweden, the sun has shone for less than five hours so far in December, according to preliminary figures from SMHI. These are generally low figures, says meteorologist Linus Falk
SMHI warns of floods
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SMHI warns of floods

SMHI warns of high water levels with a risk of flooding along the northern parts of the West Coast and along the southern coast of Halland.
Don't fall into the light trap – this is how you can handle the darkness
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Don't fall into the light trap – this is how you can handle the darkness

More rain and darkness are expected in the coming days. Make sure to take a walk and look for sunrays in the middle of the day to keep your energy up – but beware of a well-lit home in the evening
SMHI warns of strong winds
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SMHI warns of strong winds

Traffic may be disrupted due to strong winds in northwestern Götaland on Monday afternoon, warns SMHI.
SMHI warns of icy roads
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SMHI warns of icy roads

SMHI warns of sudden ice slippage in a stretch that runs all the way from northern Värmland to southern Norrland.
Ice jam stops public transport in Luleå
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Ice jam stops public transport in Luleå

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