Erik Höjgård-Olsen

Fire risk remains high in parts of the country despite cooler weather

The heat wave is over and rain and cooler temperatures are now expected. Despite this, there is a high risk of fire in parts of the country, according to SMHI.

SMHI issues yellow heat warning as temperatures could top 30 degrees

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for high temperatures for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Stockholm, Jönköping and Karlstad are among the cities that can expect three days when the temperature will exceed 30 degrees.

SMHI warns of heavy rain and strong winds as trains are cancelled in southern Sweden

There is a risk of both torrential rain and strong winds in parts of southern Sweden this afternoon, warns SMHI. Trains are being cancelled on several routes and the Swedish Transport Administration is raising its preparedness. Locally, there is a risk of serious consequences, says meteorologist Erik Höjgård-Olsen.

Severe thunderstorm sweeps Sweden with more than 10,000 lightning strikes

A severe thunderstorm swept across the country on Sunday, with more than 10,000 lightning strikes recorded. The worst hit was in the southern part of the country.

SMHI: Could be the first heat wave of the year in Sweden

The summer heat is tightening its grip on Europe - after the heat wave in France and Spain, temperatures are also expected to rise in Sweden. Temperatures could top 30 degrees Celsius in parts of the country, says Erik Höjgård-Olsen, a meteorologist at SMHI.

Dramatic thunderstorms continue moving across Sweden

The thunderstorm that began on the west coast on the morning of Midsummer Day is continuing across the country. It has now reached the Mälar Valley and is moving northward, Erik Höjgård-Olsen, a meteorologist at SMHI, said shortly after 4 p.m.

SMHI extends thunderstorm warnings to the entire Norrland coast for Midsummer Day

SMHI is expanding its yellow thunderstorm warnings for Midsummer Day, which now also cover the entire Norrland coast and large parts of the inland areas.

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.

Dry Weather Raises Grass and Forest Fire Risks in Sweden

There is a risk of forest fires in southern Sweden and grass fires in northern Sweden and Dalarna. It is particularly in connection with dry and warm weather, and we have had it in several places over the past few weeks, says Erik Höjgård-Olsen, duty meteorologist at SMHI.

Spring warmth for the weekend – is it here to stay?

By the weekend, sunny weather and warming plus degrees are promised. Is it now that spring is coming to stay?

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.

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of icy roads and snowfall

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of icy roads and heavy snowfall in central Sweden starting on Tuesday night. For the Lapland Mountains, an orange warning is issued for wind in combination with snowfall.

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.

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Now comes rain and snow: "A classic low-pressure system"

Large parts of Sweden have basked in late summer warmth, but over the weekend the temperature will drop in many areas. Next week, rain is expected – and snow in Norrland. A classic low-pressure system is moving up from the southwest, says Erik Höjgård-Olsen, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute's on-duty meteorologist.

The record strike – the warmest September day measured

September is warmer than ever in Sweden. On Wednesday, the 49-year-old record was broken when the temperature soared above 30 degrees.