Snow and Strong Winds Could Reach Large Parts of Sweden This Week
A week of unsettled weather lies ahead, with possible snow in large parts of the country.
SwedenA week of unsettled weather lies ahead, with possible snow in large parts of the country.
SwedenThe spring warmth finally came – but only briefly. The temperature is now dropping sharply again and in parts of the country, snow is even expected during the week. There is a widespread rain area with local snowfall, even in the inland parts of Götaland, says SMHI's meteorologist Gustav Åström.
SwedenThe heat record for 2025 in Sweden was beaten on Monday. It was warmest in Mora with 25.4 degrees. These temperatures are much above normal, says SMHI's meteorologist Hilda Westberg.
SwedenThere is a great or very great risk of grass fires and forest fires around the country, according to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute.
SwedenThere is a great or very great risk of forest and grass fires in parts of the country, according to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute.
SwedenSpring and early summer heat makes a new entrance. At the beginning of the week southern parts of the country can count on over 20 degrees in several places. It will also get warm and mild further north.
SwedenThere 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.
SwedenNo raincoat is needed to watch the May bonfires on Walpurgis Eve – but in some places it may be time to dress up a bit extra.
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