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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

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

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. We are down in the valley now, says meteorologist Kjell Lund.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expanding warning for ice slips – now in several counties

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for sudden ice slips in several counties during the night to Friday and during Friday.

Warning of slippery ice – "gets slippery very quickly"

The snowstorms of the last few days have caused a number of accidents and problems in traffic. Now SMHI is issuing two new warnings for sudden ice slips, in northern Svealand and southern Norrland. When the rain freezes, it becomes slippery very quickly, says Toni Fuentes, meteorologist at SMHI.

The Swedish Transport Administration after the snow chaos: Will have a meeting with SMHI

The forecast from SMHI pointed to 15 centimeters of snow – instead, it came to half a meter. Now the Swedish Transport Administration and SMHI will collaborate to make the forecasts more accurate. I am planning a meeting with my counterpart at SMHI, says the Swedish Transport Administration's Director General Roberto Maiorana.

Roads open after the snow chaos - risk of slipping

There was more snow than expected and in Skåne, police were called to ten traffic accidents overnight. Travelers were stranded for hours on Thursday evening and the E6 and E22 were temporarily closed. The roads are now open and the snow warnings have been lifted, but caution is advised and a new ice warning has been issued.

Snow chaos on E6 and E22 in Skåne – hours-long queues

On the E6 outside Landskrona, a number of vehicles are at a standstill due to the snowstorm. The rescue service is on site with tracked vehicles to evacuate those who need help. Parts of the E22 are also closed in Skåne.

Several accidents in heavy snowfall - rescuers ready

SMHI warns of heavy snowfall in large parts of southern Sweden. A number of traffic accidents have occurred on slippery roads. It is important to be careful and not go out without having changed to winter tires, says meteorologist Viktor Bergman.

SMHI warns - then the snow will come to Western Sweden

Now the snow is coming to Western Sweden – with warning. SMHI has issued a yellow warning for snowfall. Parts of southern Götaland are also warned of snowfall with possible traffic problems as a result. It is the first real snowfall of the season, says meteorologist Hilda Westberg.

Several traffic accidents in Skåne - slippery roads

The roads in Skåne are slippery. On Monday morning, the police were alerted to several traffic accidents around the county. It is not a law to have winter tires, but it may be advisable to have them anyway, says police spokesperson Filip Annas.

Warning for snowfall in the Stockholm area

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for snowfall in the Stockholm area on Monday.

Sweden provides more than “its share” of climate aid

Sweden is singled out as one of the few countries that is giving “its share” of climate aid. But the think tank behind the report believes that things are getting worse.