Heavy snowfall can disrupt rail traffic. In a press release, the Swedish Transport Administration says it will strengthen winter preparedness for the railways.
SwedenMarch 2026 was the warmest March ever measured, according to SMHI. Several heat records were set, especially in northern Sweden.
SwedenSMHI has issued a yellow warning for strong to very strong winds on the bare mountain tops in the southern Jämtland and Härjedalen mountains.
SwedenMore 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.
SwedenSeveral 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.
SwedenStorms 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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