Vasternorrland - Sweden   2025-12-31   Wednesday   62.35N, 17.37E

Stockvik

Vasternorrland - Sweden
2025-12-31

Orange Snow and wind Southeasternmost Västernorrland county and large parts of Gävleborg county

Issue date: 2025-12-31T16:13+00:00

Heavy snowfall and wind are expected on Thursday, which may cause traffic problems.; What happens?: A extensive low pressure area named Anna is bringing both snowfall and wind, particularly affecting parts of the southern Norrland coast. 2-4 dm of snow is expected until Friday morning, locally around 5 dm. In addition, there will be fresh to strong gusty winds from the east, turning to the northeast, which may cause heavy drifting snow. The snowfall also continue into the day on Friday, but with somewhat reduced intensity.; What should I think about?: Consider not going out in traffic or be prepared that there is a risk of getting stuck. Road conditions may be poor due to drifting snow, slippery roads, poor visibility and blowing snow behind vehicles. It can be very difficult to travel due snow on roads, traffic accidents or vehicles that are stuck. Important services such as snow clearing and rescue vehicles may also struggle to get through. Delays or canceled departures in public transport are likely. Power outages and disturbances in telecommunications networks are likely in areas with overhead lines. Do not go near downed power lines.; Where?: Southeasternmost Västernorrland county and large parts of Gävleborg county; Comments: It is still uncertain exactly which area will be affected.

Yellow Snow and wind Southern Västernorrland County

Issue date: 2025-12-31T15:58+00:00

Heavy snowfall and wind are expected on Thursday, which may cause traffic problems.; What happens?: During New Year's Day, storm Anna moves in over central Sweden. Already from late night until New Year's Day, a snowfall area moves in over Västernorrland, which can be quite troublesome in combination with an increasing wind from the east or southeast, which may cause drifting snow. Until the evening, 10-15 cm is expected, locally 20 cm, after which the snowfall moves further south.; What should I think about?: Travel times may increase due to drifting snow, slippery roads, poor visibility and blowing snow behind vehicles. Allow more time for your journey and adjust your speed to road conditions and visibility. It can be difficult to travel due to snow on roads, traffic accidents or vehicles that are stuck. There is a risk of delays or canceled departures in public transport. At temperatures close to zero degrees, there is a risk of disturbances in electricity and telecommunications networks in areas with overhead lines.; Where?: Southern Västernorrland County; Comments: Note that the southernmost part will partially transition into Orange level from this morning.