Korskrogen, Gävleborg, Sweden Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Continued windy with strong or very strong westerly or northwesterly winds combined with snowfall. The wind combined with occasional heavy snowfall is expected to cause difficult weather on the bare mountains.; What happens?: During Sunday it will continue to be windy with occasional snowfall. The westerly or northwesterly wind is expected to be strong or very strong, 16–22 m/s. The snowfall in combination with the wind is expected to cause difficult weather on the bare mountains. During Sunday evening the wind will begin to subside and the snowfall will gradually subside.; What should I think about?: Do not hike in mountainous areas if you are inexperienced.
It is difficult to orientate due to reduced visibility.
It can be difficult to set up or anchor tents.
There is a risk of frostbite.; Where?: The mountain regions in Dalarna and Jämtland counties

Saturday will be very windy in northwesterly winds with very strong gusts.; What happens?: In connection with a deep low pressure over Finland, the northwest wind increases to 20-23 m/s. Winds will decrease Saturday evening.; What should I think about?: Roads may be blocked by fallen trees or branches.
There is a risk of delays or canceled departures in public transport.
Anchor and secure loose objects, such as trampolines and garden furniture. Be aware that temporary structures such as scaffolding also can blow away.
Risk of damage to forest, for example in felling edges and newly thinned forest.
There is a risk of disturbances in electricity and telecommunications networks in areas with overhead lines.

During Saturday very windy with westerly or northwesterly winds with very strong gusts, occasional storms.; What happens?: A deep low pressure is moving southeast across northern Scandinavia and Finland. This will cause windy weather along the entire mountain range from night to Saturday. During Saturday morning, the wind will also increase east of the mountains and from midday there will be a risk of storm gusts in most of Norrland and northern Dalarna with 20-25 m/s, locally more. On Saturday afternoon and evening, the wind will also affect the northern part of Uppsala County and Stockholm County. Gradually during Saturday evening, the low pressure will move away, followed by decreasing winds.; What should I think about?: Consider not going out in traffic or be prepared that there is a risk of getting stuck. It can be difficult to travel on roads due to fallen trees and branches.
Delays or canceled departures in public transport are likely.
Power outages and disturbances in telecommunications networks are likely in areas with overhead lines. Do not go near downed power lines.
Property can be damaged, and there is a risk of personal injury due to flying objects. Anchor your loose items well.
Major damage can occur to forests. Avoid going into the forest during and after a storm.; Comments: The storm has been named Johannes.

Very windy from the west or northwest with strong or very strong winds 18-25 m/s, locally occasional gale winds up to 30 m/s. The wind in combination with occasional heavy snowfall is expected to cause very difficult weather on the bare mountains.; What happens?: During the night towards Saturday, in connection with a deep low pressure, areas of snowfall will come in from the west and the westerly or northwesterly wind will increase and become strong or very strong, 18-25 m/s. Locally, storm winds of up to 30 m/s will also occasionally occur. The snowfall in combination with the wind is expected to cause very difficult weather in the bare mountains. Saturday evening, the wind will begin to subside and gradually the snowfall will also begin to subside.; What should I think about?: No hiking is recommended in mountainous areas. Rescue efforts can be risky and may take long time.
It is very difficult to orientate due to reduced visibility.
It is very difficult to move and set up or anchor tents.
The risk of frostbite is high.; Where?: The mountainous regions in Jämtland, Dalarna and Västerbotten counties.