Storm Anna
Red alert for snow and wind in parts of Gävleborg County
Extremely heavy snowfall is expected as storm Anna moves in on Thursday. It will also be windy, with a risk of severe drifting. This could make the roads completely impassable.
- The Swedish Transport Administration and SMHI urge the public not to travel on the roads at all. Follow local weather forecasts and current traffic information.
- Rescue operations may take a long time.
- Cancelled departures and severe delays in public transport are likely.
- Be prepared for prolonged power outages if you live in an area with overhead power lines. Do not go near fallen power lines.
The warning is in effect from 3 p.m. on 1 January to 7 a.m. on 2 January. The warning concerns parts of Gävleborg County, just inland from the coast.
Orange warnings for snow and wind
There are orange warnings for snow and wind affecting parts of Gävleborg County, Uppsala County and Stockholm County. The warnings are in effect from 1 January at 11:00 a.m.
- The Swedish Transport Administration and SMHI advise: do not travel unless absolutely necessary.
- Follow local weather forecasts and current traffic information.
- It may be very difficult to get around in traffic. Even emergency services and snow clearance may have difficulty getting through.
- Delays or cancellations in public transport are likely.
- Power cuts and disruptions to the telephone network are likely in areas with overhead cables. Do not go near fallen power lines.
Yellow warnings for snow and wind
Parts of Svealand and parts of southern Norrland have yellow warnings for snowfall. In parts of the area, this is also combined with wind. From the 1 of january 6 p.m., a yellow warning for snow also applies to parts of Götaland.
- The Swedish Transport Administration advises: do not travel unless absolutely necessary. Follow local weather forecasts and current traffic information.
For more local information, see the SMHI's current warnings.