Vilhelmina, Västerbotten, Sweden Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Southwest 14-17 m/s. Thursday afternoon decreasing.; What should I think about?: Pay close attention to the marine forecast and prepare crew and vessel for high winds and seas.
Keep in mind that the wind gusts are often significantly higher than the average wind.; Where?: The Quark

From the afternoon of Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day very windy with very strong winds or gales from the west or northwest. During Boxing Day it slowly begins to subside from the south.; What happens?: During the Christmas holiday, a deep low pressure will pass north of the country. From the afternoon of Christmas Eve, the westerly wind will increase and become very strong or up to storm force, 22-30 m/s. Locally it may be even windier. At the same time, a lot of rain may occur, or in the northern part snow showers that may be abundant, but the largest amounts of precipitation are expected near the Norwegian border. The wind will increase first in the northern part, but from the night until Christmas Day, winds up to storm are expected even down over the Västerbotten mountains. The wind is expected to continue throughout Christmas Day and then the wind will turn to the northwest. During Boxing Day, the wind will slowly begin to subside, starting in Västerbotten. In the warning area located in Norrbotten, it will blow until the evening.; What should I think about?: No hiking is recommended in mountainous areas. Rescue efforts can be risky and may take long time.
It can be very difficult to move and set up or anchor tents.
In connection with drifting snow, it is difficult to orientate due to reduced visibility.
The risk of frostbite is high due to degree below zero or rain.; Where?: Parts of the Lapland mountains, including around Tärnaby, Vuoggatjålme and up over the easternmost mountains up to Kiruna.; Comments: Even before the warning starts, strong or locally very strong westerly winds may occur.

From night to Christmas Day intermittent windy on the bare mountains with strong to very strong winds; What happens?: During Christmas, a deep low pressure passes north of the country. From late Christmas Eve evening or night to Christmas Day, occasionally windy with strong to very strong winds from the west or northwest, 16-24 m/s. Some rain or sleet may also occur.; What should I think about?: Do not hike in mountainous areas if you are inexperienced.
It can be difficult to move and set up or anchor tents.
In connection with drifting snow, it can be difficult to orientate due to reduced visibility.
There is a risk of frostbite due to degree below zero or rain.; Where?: The mountains in southern Västerbotten County and northern Jämtland County

Starting on Christmas Eve, large amounts of rain will fall on cold roads, causing ice and slippery conditions, and will continue until late evening. This is mainly true in low-lying areas. In high-lying areas, it is possible that it will fall as snow instead.; What happens?: On the night of Christmas Day, areas with snowfall and heavy rain will move in from the west, mainly over the mountainous regions. In mainly low-lying terrain, larger amounts of rain will fall on cold road surfaces and are expected to freeze to ice on the roads, resulting in slippery conditions. Towards Boxing Day, the precipitation will begin to move away and the temperature will rise and the risk of ice will decrease.; What should I think about?: Drive carefully and adjust your speed to the road conditions. Allow more time for your journey.
There is a risk of delays or canceled departures in public transport.; Where?: Western part of Västerbotten and Norrbotten counties, mainly in low terrain.