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High risk of avalanches in Swedish mountains
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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
Risk of Grass Fires in Southern Sweden
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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.
Despite Winter in Dalarna – Vasalopp Skiers Get Winter
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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
New Step Forward for Spring
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New Step Forward for Spring

Spring is getting a firmer grip in southern Sweden.
Spring has arrived in Sweden
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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
Warning for Ice Slicks in the North
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Warning for Ice Slicks in the North

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) warns of sudden ice slicks in large parts of northern Sweden.
Slippery Roads Deceive During Sports Break Traffic
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Slippery Roads Deceive During Sports Break Traffic

In parts of Sweden, it can become very slippery on the roads during the weekend. SMHI has issued warnings for sudden ice slicks
The Police Warn of Black Ice: "Stay Inside"
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The Police Warn of Black Ice: "Stay Inside"

Stay indoors if you don't have to venture out onto the roads. The police are making this appeal to road users on the very slippery roads, primarily in the southern parts of the country, on Friday morning
Orange warning for undercooled rain
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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
Despite Winter and Cold - Risk of Grass Fires
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Despite Winter and Cold - Risk of Grass Fires

This is why no weather warning was issued before the major crash
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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
Snow Cannon Effect Behind Traffic Chaos
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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
Now comes the light – the days will be so much longer
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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
Dangerous Avalanche Conditions and Stormy Weather in the Mountains
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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
January - a darkness in Växjö
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January - a darkness in Växjö

Växjö's 19. 9 hours of sunshine in January was far below normal
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of snowfall
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The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of snowfall

Snow shock to bring down the big team: "Not at all used to it"
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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
Rain and Snow on the Way – Warnings Issued
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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
After the Thaw – Heavy Snowfall on the Way
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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
Power outages and fallen trees in the storm
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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
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Strong winds in the mountains – SMHI warns

Ice Slip in Northern Sweden – Buses Stopped
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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
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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
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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
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