Orange Snow and wind Southern Gästrikland and northern Uppland
Issue date: 2025-12-31T15:58+00:00
From Thursday morning, occasionally heavy snowfall combined with occasionally windy conditions, which can lead to difficult road conditions.; What happens?: During New Year's Day, storm Anna moves in over central Sweden. The snowfall starts already in the morning, but it looks like it will be heavy at times from late morning. It will also continue into the night and into Friday at about the same intensity. At the same time, it will be windy at times with fresh to strong gusts, initially from the southeast, but increasingly turning to the northeast. There is some uncertainty about how much rain there may be, especially in the eastern part, there may be quite a lot of rain. It may not be so windy in the southern part of the warning. Total snow amounts until Friday evening are expected to be 2-4 dm of snow, locally perhaps more.; 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?: Southern Gästrikland and northern Uppland
Yellow Snow Large parts of Svealand and southernmost Norrland
Issue date: 2025-12-31T16:13+00:00
Thursday morning and afternoon snowfall is expected to be heavy and may cause traffic problems.; What happens?: A snowfall area is moving into central Sweden on New Year's Day. It starts from the west in Värmland, Dalarna and Härjedalen during the night and reaches other parts during the morning. In several places it is expected to be heavy and can give 7-12 cm by the afternoon, the most in the eastern parts. Locally up to 15 cm. In the afternoon the snowfall will decrease, starting from the south. In the southernmost parts there may then be elements of rain. In northern Dalarna and into southern Norrland the snowfall will continue.; What should I think about?: Travel times may increase due to 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?: Large parts of Svealand, northernmost Östergötland and parts of southern Norrland
