Rättvik, Dalarna, Sweden Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Heavy snowfall and wind are expected on Thursday, which may cause traffic problems.; What happens?: A extensive low pressure area named Anna is bringing both snowfall and wind, particularly affecting parts of the southern Norrland coast. 2-4 dm of snow is expected until Friday morning, locally around 5 dm. In addition, there will be fresh to strong gusty winds from the east, turning to the northeast, which may cause heavy drifting snow. The snowfall also continue into the day on Friday, but with somewhat reduced intensity.; What should I think about?: Consider not going out in traffic or be prepared that there is a risk of getting stuck. Road conditions may be poor due to drifting snow, slippery roads, poor visibility and blowing snow behind vehicles.
It can be very difficult to travel due snow on roads, traffic accidents or vehicles that are stuck. Important services such as snow clearing and rescue vehicles may also struggle to get through.
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.; Where?: Southeasternmost Västernorrland county and large parts of Gävleborg county; Comments: It is still uncertain exactly which area will be affected.

Thursday morning and afternoon snowfall is expected to be heavy and may cause traffic problems.; What happens?: A snowfall area is moving into central Sweden on New Year's Day. It starts from the west in Värmland, Dalarna and Härjedalen during the night and reaches other parts during the morning. In several places it is expected to be heavy and can give 7-12 cm by the afternoon, the most in the eastern parts. Locally up to 15 cm. In the afternoon the snowfall will decrease, starting from the south. In the southernmost parts there may then be elements of rain. In northern Dalarna and into southern Norrland the snowfall will continue.; What should I think about?: 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 canceled 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.; Where?: Large parts of Svealand, northernmost Östergötland and parts of southern Norrland

Extremely large amounts of snow are expected to fall, along with windy conditions with a risk of heavy drifts. This could lead to roads becoming completely impassable.; What happens?: A storm named Anna will move in over central Sweden on New Year's Day. With this snow and wind that looks particularly likely to hit Gävleborg County. Just inland from the coast there is a risk that 4-6 dm of snow will fall until Friday morning, which could make rural areas in particular completely isolated from the outside world. In addition, strong gusty winds from the east or northeast that risk creating heavy drifts. The snowfall will continue into the day on Friday, but at a lower intensity. So overall, before the snowfall has completely decreased, there could be even greater amounts of snow.; What should I think about?: Do not go out in traffic. The risk of getting stuck is very high.
Rescue services may take a long time to reach you.
Severe delays or canceled departures in public transport are likely.
Prepare for longer and more extensive power outages and disturbances in telecommunications networks if you live in an area with overhead lines. Do not go near downed power lines.; Where?: Parts of Gävleborg County, just inland from the coast; Comments: There are major uncertainties about where exactly the largest amounts of snow will end up, the area may be adjusted both north and south. There is also uncertainty about whether there will really be such large amounts.