Orange wind and snow warning for the Lapland mountains
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, SMHI, has issued an orange warning for wind and snow on the bare mountains of the Northern parts of the Lappland Mountains. SMHI strongly advises against going out on the mountains this weekend.
Weather warning: Heavy snowfall and fresh wind
Update Monday, Febryary 21st at 06.47: The orange warning now also applies to southern Gävleborg County and southeastern Dalarna County. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued an orange warning of severe snowfall and wind in northern Södermanland, Örebro,…
Warning of severe snowfall on the coast of Ångermanland
🔶 The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued an orange warning of severe snowfall and wind over the coast of Ångermanland from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning. The snow storm may cause limited road accessibility.
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Ukraine
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) has decided to advise against all travel to Ukraine due to changes in the security situation. UD also urges Swedes who are in Ukraine to leave the country.
Second booster recommended for people most at risk of serious illness
The Public Health Agency of Sweden is recommending a second booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for people who live in special housing for the elderly, receive home care or home nursing, and for everyone aged 80 or over. The second booster dose should be administered no earlier than four months…
Important Public Announcement regarding fire and smoke in Malmö
Update 12 februari 3.30 PM: The message is no longer valid.
The entry ban for travellers from countries within the EU/EEA is lifted
The government has decided to lift the entry ban for travellers coming to Sweden from the Nordic countries and other EU and EEA countries. The decision is effective from 9 February.
Warning for wind and snow in parts of Northern Sweden
Update 4/2 08.39PM: The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has issued an orange warning for winds on the mountain range in the Lapland mountains, and winds in combination with heavy snowfall in northernmost Ångermanland and southern Västerbotten.
Restrictions removed on 9 February
Most pandemic restrictions and general advice will be removed from 9 February. This applies to participation restrictions, vaccination certificates and requirements for distance between parties. However, some advice and recommendations will still remain.