Storhågna, Jämtland, Sweden Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

On Wednesday, strong westerly winds combined with snowfall.; What happens?: From Wednesday morning, strong westerly or northwesterly winds are expected, 16-21 m/s. In connection with the wind, snowfall is also expected, which in combination with snow that fell on Tuesday causes snowdrifts with reduced visibility. Mainly in the southern Lapland mountains, the snow flurries can become heavy and locally produce up to 20 cm of snow. From the evening, the wind will 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 mountainous regions of Norrbotten and Västerbotten counties

From Tuesday afternoon up to very strong winds in conjunction with occasional heavy snowfall.; What happens?: From Tuesday afternoon the westerly wind will increase to strong or very strong, 18-23 m/s, locally storm force 25 m/s. In connection with the wind, snowfall, mainly in the border mountains, can be heavy, which can cause problems with snow drifts and reduced visibility. From Wednesday evening the wind will 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 mountainous regions of Jämtland County.

Windy with very strong westerly gusts or storm gusts.; What happens?: From late Tuesday evening, the westerly wind will increase in the low terrain of the mountains with very strong gusts or storm gusts, 21-26 m/s. During the night, the wind will also increase east of the mountains. Snowfall may occur in connection with the wind and cause problems with snowdrifts, but most of it will fall in the high terrain of the mountains. During Wednesday morning, the wind will subside.; 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.; Where?: Large parts of Jämtland County.