Before, during and after a crisis.
The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued a red level warning for snowfall covering Skellefteå and northwards to the county border. The warning is in effect from the afternoon on Thursday 12 November.
SMHI has issued an orange warning and several yellow warnings for snowfall on Thursday, 12 November, and Friday, 13 November.
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. Near the coast south of Skellefteå, for much of the time, 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 23:00
A snowfall area is moving in from the west on Thursday morning and spreading eastward over the area during the day. The snowfall can be heavy at times and can produce 5-15 cm of snow until Friday morning, locally over 20 cm. In the southern parts it is somewhat uncertain whether it will fall as snow or rain.
From Thursday morning, heavy snowfall which may cause traffic problems.
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.
In the southern part, uncertain precipitation pattern and thus uncertain amounts.
Värmland and the southern part of Dalarna.
12 November 10:00 – 13 November 09:00
A snowfall area that has moved in from the south will intensify on Thursday morning, starting over the coast of Västernorrland and spreading southwest across the area on Thursday. The snowfall can be heavy at times and can produce 5-15 cm of snow until Friday morning, locally 20 cm in the interior. Also quite windy at times with fresh to locally strong gusts.
From Thursday morning, occasional heavy snowfall which may cause traffic problems.
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.
It is uncertain where the line between snow and rain is in the coastal region.
Large part of Västernorrland County and northern Hälsingland
12 November 11:00 – 13 November 14:00
