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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.

Dry Weather Raises Grass and Forest Fire Risks in Sweden

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?.

Spring warmth for the weekend – is it here 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.

Snow Cannon Effect Behind Traffic Chaos

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.

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

SMHI expands warning – powerful snowstorms expected

Not So Hot to Be a Meteorologist – Despite the Need

The number of applicants to meteorology education programs has decreased over the past 15 years, and now employers are having a hard time recruiting, reports [TV4 News](https://www. tv4.

Not So Hot to Be a Meteorologist – Despite the Need

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.

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

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.

The record strike – the warmest September day measured