Snow Arrives in Sweden as Weather Warnings Expand Ahead of Weekend

Swedish snowfall and weather warnings ahead of weekend, Digi Mart USA News (Sweden): Snow moved into northern Sweden overnight into Wednesday, and weather warnings have been expanded ahead of the weekend, when the snow could cause problems. Meteorologist Lasse Rydqvist said that when the wind picks up and snowfall intensifies, the consequences could be serious.

On Wednesday morning, many people in Dalarna and southern Norrland woke to snow on the ground after a low-pressure system brought light snowfall. In Undersåker, about fifteen kilometers outside Åre in western Jämtland, Emma Olsson said her family had waited a long time for real snow, and her daughter was delighted.

Olsson said the landscape seemed transformed and almost magical as snow continued to fall outside her window. Her dog was skeptical, she said, but the two planned to go on a long walk soon.

From Thursday morning, strong winds are expected, snowfall will intensify, and several yellow weather warnings have been issued across parts of central and northern Sweden. On Wednesday morning the warning was extended to more areas, and an orange warning was issued for the Västerbotten coast.

According to SMHI, up to 40 centimeters of snow could fall locally in these areas.

Rydqvist said the worst conditions are likely along the Norrland coast, where very heavy, wet snow could affect the electricity supply. He is a meteorologist at Klart.

On Friday, rain may turn to snow across large parts of the country, all the way down to southern Götaland. However, the ground is warm, so the snow is not expected to remain for long.

When skies clear on Saturday and temperatures fall below freezing, significant traffic problems could follow.

Rydqvist warned that some roads could become very slippery, and he urged drivers to plan their trips carefully and adjust their speed to conditions.

So far, November has brought high pressure and plenty of sunshine in some places, but that is expected to end. After several evenings of subzero temperatures and snowfall, above-freezing temperatures are forecast to return early next week, followed by rainy days.

Rydqvist said it will become considerably wetter than before.