Before, during and after a crisis.
SMHI has issued an orange warning and several yellow warnings for parts of Sweden.
The red level warning concering heavy snow in and north of Skellefteå has been revoked. Yellow and orange warnings still apply in parts of the area.
During Friday, snowfall will continue across the coastal region of Västerbotten. In a narrow strip from the Skellefteå coast and southwards, another 20-35 cm may fall until Friday afternoon, locally more. In connection with the precipitation, northeasterly winds with fresh to strong gusts of wind, which can create drifts. After the end of the warning, it will continue to snow but at a lower intensity.
Heavy snowfall continues on Friday, which could cause traffic problems
Consider not going out in traffic or be prepared that there is a risk of getting stuck. Road conditions may be poor due to 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 cancelled departures in public transport are likely. Power outages and disturbances in telecommunications networks are likely in areas with overhead lines. Do not go near fallen power lines.
Parts of Västerbotten's coastal region
12 November 18:00 – 13 November 16:00
A snowfall area moves in from the south Thursday morning. The snowfall can be heavy at times and provide 10-20 cm of snow, locally more. Closest to the coast south of Bureå, partial rain. In conjunction with the precipitation, northeasterly winds with fresh to strong gusts, which can create drifts.
Heavy snowfall on Thursday and Friday which could cause traffic problems, but also quite windy.
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 cancelled 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.
Uncertain precipitation pattern closest to the coast and thus uncertain amounts
The Västerbotten coast and the southernmost Norrbotten coast.
12 November 08:00 – 13 November 20:00
Low groundwater levels. Low flows in rivers Rönne å and Helge å.
Users of municipal water should be aware that the municipality may impose restrictions and encourage water-saving measures. Those receiving water from private or shared wells should be considerate of their water consumption, as low groundwater levels may reduce abstraction capacity and deteriorate water quality. Businesses and households with private water from lakes or rivers should be aware that low water levels may limit the amount of water withdrawn and degrade water quality. Low water levels may have a negative impact on plant and animal life in agriculture and in nature.
21 April 00:00 until further notice
Low flows in rivers Nättrabyån, Ronnebyån, Bräkneån, Mörrumsån, and Helge å.
Users of municipal water should be aware that the municipality may impose restrictions and encourage water-saving measures. Businesses and households with private water from lakes or rivers should be aware that low water levels may limit the amount of water withdrawn and degrade water quality. Low water levels may have a negative impact on plant and animal life in agriculture and in nature.
5 May 00:00 until further notice
Low groundwater levels. Low flows in rivers Ronnebyån, Mörrumsån, Nättrabyån, Bräkneån, Listerbyån and Lyckebyån.
Users of municipal water should be aware that the municipality may impose restrictions and encourage water-saving measures. Those receiving water from private or shared wells should be considerate of their water consumption, as low groundwater levels may reduce abstraction capacity and deteriorate water quality. Businesses and households with private water from lakes or rivers should be aware that low water levels may limit the amount of water withdrawn and degrade water quality. Low water levels may have a negative impact on plant and animal life in agriculture and in nature.
5 May 00:00 until further notice
Low groundwater levels. Low flows in rivers Botorpsströmmen, Lyckebyån, Emån with tributaries, Hagbyån, Vindån, Alsterån, Virån, Storån, Ljungbyån and Stångån.
Users of municipal water should be aware that the municipality may impose restrictions and encourage water-saving measures. Those receiving water from private or shared wells should be considerate of their water consumption, as low groundwater levels may reduce abstraction capacity and deteriorate water quality. Low water levels may have a negative impact on plant and animal life in agriculture and in nature. Businesses and households with private water from lakes or rivers should be aware that low water levels may limit the amount of water withdrawn and degrade water quality.
19 May 00:00 until further notice
