Dangerous avalanche situation in three Swedish mountain areas
There is a significant avalanche risk, with dangerous conditions in three mountain areas, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's Avalanche Forecasts website.
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SMHI issues red warning for extreme amounts of snow in parts of Gävleborg
The start of 2026 will be cold with heavy snowfall. SMHI has issued a series of weather warnings. In parts of Gävleborg, a red warning - the highest warning level - is in effect for "extremely large amounts of snow". Households risk being completely isolated, says Viktor Bergman, meteorologist at SMHI.
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Record year for sports lending at Fritidsbanken - someone believes in you
A ski holiday in Åre costs an average of 50,000 for a family. The solution could then be Fritidsbanken - a library for sports equipment. "I always wanted to try ice skating when I was little, but we could never afford it," says visitor and former long jumper Michel Tornéus.
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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. Thousands of trees have been blown down onto roads and overhead power lines, says Elin Sarfati at the Swedish Transport Administration.
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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. Ferry traffic is also affected.
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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.
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Vonn thanks all the doubters – “Makes me stronger”
The Lindsey Vonn phenomenon never ceases to amaze. Those who like alpine skiing will see more of the American. The planned retirement after the Olympics will probably be postponed. I think I may have to change my way of looking at things, she tells AP after last weekend's success.
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The Olympic hopeful's challenge with the children: "A little stressed"
He travels around the world to chase success in ski cross. At the same time, his partner is at home and takes care of their two children. When I'm away and can't help, I get a little stressed, says Olympic hopeful Erik Mobärg ahead of this week's World Cup premiere.
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