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Record sub-zero temperature suite broken

Science & Technology: 9 Mar 10
The recent thaw has loosened winter's stranglehold on Sweden with mild weather finally breaking a record long period of sub-zero temperatures in many parts of the country, according to the Meteorological Agency READ »

Spring comes to southern Sweden

National: 4 Mar 10
As the rest of the country looks on in disbelief, spring has officially arrived in southwestern Skåne. READ »

Deadly snow storm heading for Sweden

National: 1 Mar 10
Storm Xynthia, which has claimed several lives in Portugal, Spain and France, will hit southern areas of Sweden on Monday - although significantly weaker in force. READ »

Warmer winds carry falling ice warning

National: 26 Feb 10
A sudden change in the weather in Sweden has led to a heightened risk of icy roads, while pedestrians are urged to watch out for falling ice and snow from buildings. READ »

Spring floods to threaten Sweden

National: 24 Feb 10
The Swedish meteorological service warns of the possibility of severe flooding with a spring thaw. At greatest risk are the areas of Götaland in southern Sweden and the mid-Sweden province of Södermanland. READ »

Police called in to calm bus stop tumult

National: 24 Feb 10
Police were called to a Stockholm bus terminal on Tuesday night as tempers flared among the 1,000 hard-hit travellers trying to get home as transport problems continued to afflict many areas of Sweden. READ »

Swedish transport mayhem continues

National: 23 Feb 10
Hard-hit commuters can expect more of the same on Tuesday with snow causing delays, cancellations and limited services across the country. READ »

Snowfalls cause widespread travel chaos

National: 22 Feb 10
Harsh weather continues to cause widespread disruption to train and public transport services on Monday with travellers told to stay at home if possible. The infrastructure minister meanwhile has called the situation a "catastrophe." READ »

Weather agency issues fresh storm warning

National: 19 Feb 10
Snowfalls of up to 30-40 centimetres have been forecast for southern and central areas of Sweden on Friday evening. Meteorological agency SMHI has issued a storm warning with traffic disruption as a result. READ »

Sweden counts cost of winter snowfalls

National: 18 Feb 10
Swedish municipalities are struggling to balance budgets as the cost of keeping streets and buildings free of snow continues to escalate as winter keeps its hold on the country. READ »

Skavsta reopens for air traffic

National: 3 Feb 10
All traffic in and out of Skavsta airport has come to a halt as heavy snow covers takeoff and landing strips and strong winds make flying treacherous. The harsh weather has also led to a number of school closures. READ »

Snow causes traffic havoc in western Sweden

National: 1 Feb 10
Snow falls caused extensive traffic problems on Sunday night and into Monday morning. Several accidents occurred in western Sweden while no fatalities were reported. READ »

Record cold snap to stay

Science & Technology: 31 Jan 10
The Swedish Met Office (SMHI) has issued a weather warning for mountainous northern areas and says extreme cold and snowy weather conditions will continue across the country next week. READ »

Class 1 weather warning for south-east Sweden

National: 30 Jan 10
The Swedish Met Office (SMHI) has issued a class 1 warning for the Österlen area of Skåne, southern Sweden, over the next two days with strong winds and more heavy snowfall expected. READ »

Snow prompts traffic trouble across Sweden

National: 28 Jan 10
Reports of traffic accidents continued to flood in from all parts of Sweden overnight as heavy snowfalls made driving conditions hazardous. READ »

Snowstorms hit traffic and preschool kids

Science & Technology: 27 Jan 10
A preschool was evacuated in western Sweden on Wednesday as high winds threatened to topple a 55-metre chimney. Heavy snowfall has also played havoc with traffic nationwide. READ »

Sweden wraps up for more wind and snow

Science & Technology: 25 Jan 10
Fresh falls of snow and biting winds are expected to hit Sweden later this week as a low pressure belt makes its way across the country. READ »

Mysterious giant ice balls discovered on Swedish coastline

Society: 5 Jan 10
Bird watchers on the Baltic island of Öland off Sweden’s southeastern coast were puzzled by an unusual natural phenomenon recently when they stumbled across dozens of football-sized balls of ice lying on the shore. READ »

Dalarna braces for record-low Siberian chill

Science & Technology: 5 Jan 10
Temperatures in Dalarna in central Sweden are expected to drop below minus 40 degrees Celsius as another cold front sweeps into Sweden from Siberia. READ »

Icebreakers do battle with Swedish waters

National: 4 Jan 10
All but one of Sweden's icebreakers have been called into action as half of the Gulf of Bothnia separating Sweden and Finland freezes over. READ »

Winter keeps its grip on Sweden into the New Year

Science & Technology: 1 Jan 10
It will be a cold and wintry start to 2010, with up to 20 centimetres snow set to blanket much of the country's east coast and below zero temperatures for most of the country, according to meteorological agency SMHI. READ »

Sweden prepares for another deep freeze

Science & Technology: 28 Dec 09
Temperatures across much of Sweden are expected to plunge well below freezing on Monday night, creating slippery road conditions and leaving the country in a chill expected to last through the end of the year. READ »

Calm weather expected for Christmas Day

Science & Technology: 25 Dec 09
A yuletide calm has settled over Sweden for Christmas, both on the roads and in the skies. READ »

Drivers urged to stay off icy Skåne roads

National: 20 Dec 09
A major snowstorm has hit Skåne in southern Sweden, blanketing roads and causing snow drifts. READ »

Snow wreaks havoc on Sweden's roadways

Science & Technology: 17 Dec 09
Heavy snowfall and high winds continued to disrupt traffic in many parts of Sweden into Thursday afternoon. READ »

Sweden braces for more wild winter weather

Science & Technology: 16 Dec 09
Another blast of winter weather is set to barrel down across southern and eastern Sweden starting on Wednesday night, with strong winds and heavy snowfall reaching as far as the Baltic island of Gotland. READ »

White Christmas likely as temperatures plunge

Science & Technology: 14 Dec 09
Blowing snow and frigid temperatures are expected to sweep down from northern Sweden on Wednesday, bringing the first taste of winter weather to much of the southern half of the country. READ »

Stockholm suffers nearly sunless November

Science & Technology: 30 Nov 09
The month of November was one of the gloomiest on record in Stockholm, meteorologists said on Monday, as the Swedish capital registered only 17.5 hours of sunlight for the entire month. READ »

Heavy floods claim avian victims

Science & Technology: 20 Jul 09
Flooding in Västmanland in eastern Sweden has had catastrophic effects on the local bird population with enthusiasts fearing a death toll in the thousands with more rain forecast. READ »

Dam nears breaking point in central Sweden

National: 13 Jul 09
Rescue services and volunteers are working hand over fist to stem the growing risk of a dam breaking in Säter in central Sweden as water levels continue to rise in the wake of weekend downpours. READ »

Western Sweden caught in downpour

National: 12 Jul 09
Rain has been pouring down over western Sweden over the weekend. In Åmål, around 100 properties have been flooded and the Swedish Road Administration was forced to close several roads. READ »

Heavy Baltic rains heading for Sweden

Science & Technology: 8 Jul 09
A powerful low-pressure system currently racing north across the Baltic Sea is expected to sweep over Sweden late on Wednesday night and into Thursday, bringing with it torrential rains and chilly temperatures. READ »

Man killed by lightning

National: 4 Jul 09
A 31-year-old man was struck and killed by lightning in Persberg, outside Filipstad in western Sweden on Friday evening. READ »

Sweden hit by wet and wild weather

Science & Technology: 2 Jul 09
A series of isolated, violent thunderstorms wreaked havoc across southern and central Sweden on Wednesday, flooding roads, damaging buildings, and killing three horses. READ »

Sweden set to sizzle into July

National: 29 Jun 09
Sweden has well and truly shaken off the miserable weather that blighted the first weeks of June with the current warm spell set to stretch into the first days of July. READ »

Sweden set for soggy Midsummer

Science & Technology: 18 Jun 09
Rain showers and traffic jams made for a slow and wet start to the holiday weekend on Thursday afternoon, with much of the country facing the prospect of a damp Midsummer holiday. READ »

Chilliest start to a summer in decades

National: 12 Jun 09
Sweden has witnessed one of the coldest starts to a summer in fifty years, said meteorological agency SMHI on Friday, confirming the strong suspicions of an entire nation. READ »

Sweden set for sunny weekend weather

Science & Technology: 29 May 09
Swedes are gearing up unseasonably warm weather during the final weekend in May, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 30 degrees Celsius. READ »

Rain and thunder greet holidaying Swedes

Science & Technology: 21 May 09
The holiday weekend is forecast to offer up a mix of rainy and changeable weather in most parts of Sweden with only glimpses of sun. READ »

Record warmth in April

National: 2 May 09
Last month was the warmest April in living memory in large parts of Sweden, according to statistics from SMHI. Summer temperatures have already arrived in Götaland and most of Svealand, much earlier than usual. READ »

Warm weekend forecast for Sweden

National: 24 Apr 09
This weekend will provide Swedes with a glimpse of summer with sunny weather and warm temperatures in many parts of the country. READ »

Avalanche risk in the north, grass fires in the south

National: 12 Apr 09
Sweden is a country divided by extremes of weather over the Easter weekend. There is a large risk for avalanches in the north at the same time as grass fires threaten in a dry south. READ »

Sweden hit by blast of late winter snow

Science & Technology: 27 Mar 09
A powerful, late-season snowstorm caused a number of traffic headaches in parts of western and central Sweden on Friday. READ »

Sweden's big freeze set to stay

National: 24 Mar 09
Motorists are being advised to exercise caution as meteorological agency SMHI forecasts that the weather in Sweden will remain bitterly cold for the rest of the working week. READ »

Sweden braces for warm spring weather

Science & Technology: 13 Mar 09
The wintry conditions and snowfalls of recent weeks are set to give way to sunny skies and spring temperatures, according to Sweden's meteorological agency (SMHI). READ »

Record thickness for Sweden's ozone layer

Science & Technology: 3 Mar 09
The layer of ozone above Sweden in February reached a thickness not seen in decades, according to the Swedish meteorological institute SMHI. READ »

Vasaloppet organizers hope for cold weekend weather

Sport: 27 Feb 09
Cross-country ski enthusiasts in Sweden are gearing up for the 85th Vasaloppet ski race on Sunday, in which 15,000 skiers will compete across a punishing 90-kilometre course. READ »

Snow falls forecast across Sweden

National: 21 Feb 09
Snow falls are forecast across much of Sweden as Stockholm families head to the hills for the half-term holidays, according to the Swedish meteorological agency (SMHI). READ »

European snow storms set to hit Sweden

National: 10 Feb 09
Snow storms which have wreaked havoc across Britain and mainland Europe in recent days are set to hit southern Sweden on Tuesday. Snowfalls and wintry conditions are forecast across the country for at least a week. READ »

Mystical meteor lights up Swedish skies

Science & Technology: 18 Jan 09
A mystical light phenomenon was observed over southern and western Sweden on Saturday evening. Experts believe that a bolid - a burning meteorite - could provide the explanation. READ »

Sweden emerges from weekend chill

National: 5 Jan 09
Temperatures dropped to below -30 degrees Celsius in parts of northern Sweden at the weekend, as the country experienced its coldest weather of the winter so far. READ »

Outlook chilly for New Year period

Science & Technology: 30 Dec 08
New Year revellers should prepare for sub-zero temperatures over much of Sweden as they welcome in 2009, weather forecasters warn. But clear skies will ensure good visibility for traditional firework displays in most areas. READ »

Miracle baby survives Chistmas Day crash

National: 26 Dec 08
A four-month-old baby miraculously survived a horror crash when a car hit ice and somersaulted into a ditch alongside the E 18 motorway near Stockholm on Christmas Day. Icy conditions are forecast to remain until the weekend. READ »

Icy road warning on Christmas Day

Science & Technology: 25 Dec 08
Weather forecasters in Sweden are warning drivers of icy and treacherous conditions on Christmas morning. READ »

Cold and cloudy weather over Christmas

National: 22 Dec 08
Cold and cloudy weather across most of Sweden is forecast for the Christmas period by the Swedish meteorological agency. READ »

Thousands still without electricity

National: 14 Dec 08
Thousands of households in areas of northern Sweden were still without electricity on Sunday morning. Heavy snow and thick layers of ice are hampering repair work. READ »

Thousands lack power after heavy snow

National: 13 Dec 08
After heavy snowfalls across Sweden on Friday thousands of people were left without electricity on Saturday morning. Icy road conditions were forecast for Saturday in Stockholm and northern areas. READ »

Warning for icy roads across Sweden

National: 4 Dec 08
Weather forecasters in Sweden are warning drivers for slippery roads throughout the country on Thursday, with snow to blame in the north and ice in the south. READ »

Winter storm blows over Sweden

National: 24 Nov 08
Traffic problems, flight delays and power outages were left in the wake of Sweden’s first major winter storm, which headed out to the Baltic Sea early on Monday morning boasting hurricane force winds. READ »

Storm warning: 'Avoid driving if you can'

National: 23 Nov 08
Storms, snow falls and road chaos have been forecast for Sunday evening and Monday by meteorological agency SMHI. Motorists are advised to avoid driving if they can. READ »

Study: 'Baltic sea bed in worst condition ever'

Science & Technology: 2 Nov 08
The Baltic Sea has never been in such a bad condition, a new study from meteorological agency SMHI shows. A quarter of the sea bed shows no sign of life at all. READ »

Snow chaos on Swedish roads

National: 31 Oct 08
A trail of stranded trucks dotted the roads of Sweden on Friday as the first major snowfall of the season caught drivers unawares. READ »

Snow on the way

National: 30 Oct 08
Much of central and southern Sweden can expect to experience the first snow of the season on Thursday evening, meteorologists say. READ »

More storms forecast as strong winds cut power

National: 26 Oct 08
Households in Dalarna and Hälsingland were left without power on Sunday morning after stormy weather on Saturday. More strong winds and heavy rainfall are forecast on Sunday. READ »

Windy weekend awaits

National: 25 Oct 08
Gale force winds, heavy rain across the country and snow in some parts of Sweden are forecast for the weekend by meteorological agency SMHI as the late autumn bites. READ »

Storm warnings in northern Sweden

National: 28 Sep 08
Areas of nothern Sweden were hit by strong winds and storm conditions on Sunday morning. Meteorological agency SMHI forecasts continued stormy weather on Sunday. READ »

Heavy rain threatens Swedish harvest

National: 17 Aug 08
Drought, rain and low grain prices have made life tough for Swedish farmers. A stable high pressure front would improve the situation, but forecasts indicate continued low pressure which could threaten the harvest. READ »

'Water war' planned for Stockholm's Old Town

Society: 7 Aug 08
A 'water war' pitting the might of northern Stockholm against southern Stockholm is being planned for 08 day, which falls on Friday. 7,000 people have answered the call to arms from Facebook's 'Luther Blisset'. READ »

More torrential rain on the way

National: 7 Aug 08
Heavy rainfall has been forecast for central Sweden on Thursday. The meteorological agency expects 30-50 millimetres to fall during the night and into Friday morning. READ »

Storm brings month of rain in one day

National: 5 Aug 08
Stormy conditions on Monday night led to power cuts in southern and central parts of Sweden. READ »

Heavy rainfall ahead

National: 3 Aug 08
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a class 1 warning for heavy rainfall on Monday. The counties of Norrland and Uppland in northern Sweden are to be most affected. READ »

Rough weather heads for central Sweden

Science & Technology: 28 Jul 08
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has warned that violent thunderstorms are expected to hit central Sweden late on Monday. READ »

Summer warmth brings algae threat

National: 24 Jul 08
Forecasters predict several more days of warm summer weather in Sweden, but warn that high temperatures may also cause widespread blooming of poisonous blue-green algae in coastal waters. READ »

Stormy weather ahead

National: 20 Jul 08
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute SMHI has warned that very heavy showers are likely to fall in Sweden later on Sunday. READ »

Midsummer weather 'unpredictable'

National: 21 Jun 08
Weather forecasts indicate changeable conditions over the Midsummer holiday weekend. READ »

Midsummer holiday 'could be a washout'

National: 16 Jun 08
Midsummer Day is just five days away and already most Swedes are anxiously checking out the weather prognosis. And it isn't looking good. READ »

Tornado strikes in southern Sweden

National: 8 Jun 08
A powerful tornado paid an unexpected visit to a small harbour in southern Sweden on Saturday. READ »

Forest fires rage in northern Sweden

National: 2 Jun 08
Rescue workers in northern Sweden have begun evacuating people from their homes as forest fires threaten to spread to residential areas. READ »

More snow on its way to central Sweden

National: 24 May 08
Snow fell in Härjedalen and northern Dalarna in central Sweden on Friday. More snow could be on its way as winter refuses to release its grip. READ »

Winter's return causes confusion

National: 18 May 08
Heavy snow falls were seen in many parts of northern Sweden on Saturday as winter made a comeback. READ »

'More snow on the way'

National: 16 May 08
Winter has made a comeback Sweden with snowfalls of up to 15 centimetres registered in northern parts of the country. READ »

Snow replaces May heatwave

National: 15 May 08
Meteorological agency SMHI has issued a weather warning for central and northern Sweden, with heavy snowfalls forecast for Thursday night and Friday morning. READ »

Flooding threatens northern Sweden

National: 7 May 08
The national weather service, SMHI, has issued a warning for extremely strong currents in streams near the coast in southern Norrbotten in northern Sweden. READ »

Baltic Sea ice hits record low

Science & Technology: 3 May 08
Ice levels in the Baltic Sea hit record lows in the past winter. New figures from SMHI indicate the lowest levels for over 100 years. READ »

More snow and ice for Sweden's roads

National: 24 Mar 08
Sweden’s weather service is warning drivers to watch for treacherous road conditions, especially in Halland county on Sweden’s west coast. READ »

Still spring despite cold snap

National: 22 Mar 08
Despite the advent of spring Good Friday night was the coldest of the winter in Sweden. READ »

Storm warnings issued in southern Sweden

National: 21 Mar 08
Large snow falls and hard winds are set to disrupt traffic in the southern parts of Sweden on Good Friday. READ »

Wild weather forecast over Easter

National: 20 Mar 08
Residents in southwest Sweden should brace themselves for some extreme weather conditions Thursday night into Friday. READ »

Spring arrives in southern Sweden

National: 24 Feb 08
Spring has arrived in Sweden. Most areas up to the Stockholm region have fulfilled meteorological criteria for the new season. READ »

Clean up starts after storm

National: 23 Feb 08
Storms over the southern part of Sweden have left 50,000 households without electricity, 19,000 without telephone and 40 roads blocked. READ »

Storm causes power cuts and flooding

National: 22 Feb 08
Storms over the southern part of Sweden on Friday have left 25,000 households without electricity and caused flooding in Gothenburg. READ »

Storms forecast for Friday

National: 22 Feb 08
Meteorologists are forecasting storm force winds in parts of southern and western Sweden on Friday. READ »

Mildest winter in 250 years

National: 17 Feb 08
This winter is set to be the mildest Stockholm winter in over 250 years. Average temperatures of 2-2.2 Celsius are expected for December-February, SMHI reports. READ »

'Tuva' to bring stormy weather

National: 31 Jan 08
Hang on to your hats! Tuva is quickly making her way to Sweden. READ »

Storms and snow forecast

National: 30 Jan 08
There hasn't been much snow in Sweden this winter. But it may be on its way. READ »

Met agency forecasts weekend storms

National: 25 Jan 08
Storms are expected to strike in many parts of Sweden this weekend, with the south of the country likely to be hardest hit. READ »

Storm pummels western Sweden

National: 19 Jan 08
Winds gusts have reached 115 kilometres an hour and 8,000 homes are without power. READ »

Storms expected over Sweden

National: 18 Jan 08
A severe weather warning is issued by Sweden's national weather service after winds gusting up to 100 kilometres per hour are forecast. READ »

What happened to Sweden's winter?

Science & Technology: 17 Jan 08
With chanterelles growing in the forest and spring flowers in bloom, meteorologists say this January is proving strangely warm. READ »

Four die on icy roads

National: 6 Jan 08
Four people have died as treacherous driving conditions caused a wave of road accidents in Sweden on Saturday. Forecasts indicate that roads will remain icy on Sunday. READ »

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