SMHI warns of snowfall in several parts of the country
SMHI has issued an orange warning and several yellow warnings for snowfall on Thursday, 12 November, and Friday, 13 November.
Published:
Orange warning
The orange warning applies to the northern coastal area of Västerbotten County from 14:00 on 12 November until 23:00 on 13 November.
Keep the following in mind:
- Avoid unnecessary travel or be prepared for significant delays. Road conditions may be difficult due to icy surfaces, poor visibility, and drifting snow.
- Travel may be extremely challenging because of snow-covered roads, traffic accidents, or vehicles stranded on the road.
- Delays and cancellations in public transport are likely.
- Power outages and disruptions to telecommunications services are likely in areas with overhead power lines. Stay away from fallen power lines.
Yellow warnings
SMHI has also issued several yellow warnings for snowfall during Thursday and Friday. See SMHI for exact times.
Affected counties:
- Dalarna County
- Gävleborg County
- Jämtland County
- Norrbotten County
- Värmland County
- Västerbotten County
- Västernorrland County
- Västmanland County
- Örebro County
Keep the following in mind:
- Travel times may be longer due to icy roads, poor visibility, and drifting snow. Allow extra time for your journey and adjust your speed to road and visibility conditions.
- Travel may be difficult because of snow-covered roads, traffic accidents, or stranded vehicles.
- Delays and cancellations in public transport are possible.
- When temperatures are close to freezing, there is also a risk of disruptions to power and telecommunications networks in areas with overhead lines.