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May 28, 2012
Svealand
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Winter winds return to batter Sweden
Science & Technology: 20 Apr 12
Swedish forecasters are warning that winter is making another appearance in Sweden over the next few days, and have issued warnings for slippery roads and harsh winds.
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Warmer weather on the way in Sweden
Science & Technology: 9 Apr 12
After a chilly Easter marked by occasional snow flurries, Sweden looks set for more clement weather later this week.
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Easter weather warning: expect icy roads
Science & Technology: 6 Apr 12
Motorists are being advised to take extra care on the roads this Good Friday, as a mixture of snow and rain in southern and central Sweden prompts meteorological agency SMHI to issue a freeze warning.
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Record March highs despite late snowfalls
Science & Technology: 1 Apr 12
Despite recent snowfalls in Stockholm and southern areas of Sweden, March 2012 is set to be one of the three warmest months on record, new preliminary statistics show.
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Slick roads disrupt Swedes' Christmas travel
Science & Technology: 23 Dec 11
Slippery roads left more than a dozen trucks in the ditch and led to at least one multi-vehicle crash on Friday, as freezing rain prompting warnings as Swedes embarked on treacherous holiday travel on the day before Christmas Eve.
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New winter storm heading towards Sweden
Science & Technology: 11 Dec 11
Those who plan to celebrate Lucia day on Tuesday will have to hold on tight to garb and glitter, as a new storm heads in over Sweden in the beginning of next week.
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Class 3 warning issued as storms lash Sweden
Science & Technology: 27 Nov 11
With parts of southern Sweden still reeling from the damage caused by the storm dubbed Berit, residents have been warned that even worse weather is on its way and urged not to go out unless absolutely necessary.
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Record warmth keeps Sweden's snow at bay
Science & Technology: 24 Nov 11
The unseasonably high temperatures across much of Sweden have left much of the country free of snow and has put autumn 2011 on track to be one of the warmest ever recorded in Sweden.
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Frosty night ahead for most of Sweden
Science & Technology: 8 Oct 11
The night between Saturday and Sunday promises to be cold throughout Sweden with a risk of frost all the way down to the southern coast.
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Deadly weather system hits Sweden
Science & Technology: 19 Aug 11
A low-pressure system which unleashed deadly storms in Belgium on Thursday swept into Sweden on Friday, prompting warnings for heavy rains and possible flooding.
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Sweden set for summer heat wave
Science & Technology: 27 Jun 11
As many Swedes start to head off on their annual holidays this week weather forecasters are predicting a heat wave across much of the country.
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Heavy snow wallops central Sweden
Science & Technology: 10 Feb 11
Winter has returned to central Sweden, with heavy snowfall of up to 20 centimetres expected on Thursday.
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Ferry traffic hit by stormy Swedish weather
Science & Technology: 7 Feb 11
Another onslaught of stormy weather has prompted warnings for southern Sweden and disrupted Baltic ferry service.
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Coldest December in Sweden in 110 years
Science & Technology: 26 Dec 10
Sweden's current cold snap will continue throughout December, which is now looking to be the coldest in at least 110 years, according to Swedish meteorologists.
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Snow chaos continues in southern Sweden
Science & Technology: 25 Dec 10
Snow, freezing temperatures and driving winds continue to cause chaos in parts of southern Sweden.
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Thousands of Swedes trapped in flight chaos
National: 21 Dec 10
Thousands of Swedes heading home by plane are currently stuck at airports across Europe, with London and Heathrow causing the greatest headaches for travellers.
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Sweden in 'coldest December in 100 years'
Science & Technology: 17 Dec 10
Sweden is experiencing its coldest December in more than a century, according to meteorologists, as the country wrestles with the effects of another snowstorm which forecasters say isn’t over yet.
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Swedish military called in to battle winter storm
Science & Technology: 24 Nov 10
The military was summoned to help control coastal flooding in southern Sweden as thick snow and fierce winds continued to play havoc with transport services across the country.
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Transport agency calls for caution after snow
National: 23 Nov 10
The Swedish Transport Agency has called for car drivers to choose alternative transport as snowfalls and rain cause traffic problems across Sweden.
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Sweden braces for new winter storm
Science & Technology: 22 Nov 10
Another blast of winter weather is set to sweep across much of Sweden in the coming days, bringing heavy snowfall and bone-chilling winds to many parts of the country.
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One dead as snowstorms cause traffic havoc
National: 9 Nov 10
A young woman died in a car accident in western Sweden on Tuesday morning as snowfalls and strong winds hampered road conditions and caused widespread traffic problems.
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Snowstorms threaten Sweden's east: agency
Science & Technology: 8 Nov 10
The Swedish weather agency has issued a class 2 warning after predicting several centimetres of snowfall will fall on parts of the country's east coast overnight.
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Swedish weather agency issues snow warning
Science & Technology: 19 Oct 10
Weather agency SMHI warned Swedes to brace for snow and heavy winds across much of the country on Tuesday evening and Wednesday.
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Bracing autumn weather set to continue
Science & Technology: 4 Sep 10
Autumn has come early to many parts of Sweden, and according to meteorological office SMHI, it is set to stay with cool temperatures expected for the remained of September.
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Adverse autumn weather heading for Sweden
Science & Technology: 23 Aug 10
A new low pressure front is set to sweep in across southern Sweden during the afternoon carrying rain and later hard winds around coastal areas. A gale force one warning has been issued from the Skagerrak to the southern Baltic Sea.
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Flooding in Malmö as heavens open
National: 15 Aug 10
Torrential rain showers pummelled southern Sweden on Saturday night, causing flooding and road closures in parts of Skåne.
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Rainfall warning in effect for southern Sweden
National: 28 Jul 10
A heavy rainfall warning is in effect over southern Sweden for Thursday, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (Sveriges meteorologiska och hydrologiska institut, SMHI) has announced.
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Thunderstorms set to strike Sweden
National: 17 Jul 10
Torrential showers and heavy thunderstorms are barreling in over Sweden following a protracted period of hot weather. But meteorologists don’t expect the sun to stay away for long.
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Sunday heat record proves lull before storm
National: 12 Jul 10
The weekend saw record temperatures across much of Sweden with Saturday's high beaten on Sunday by the 35 degrees recorded in Målilla in southern Sweden, before thunder and rain gave welcome respite on Sunday evening.
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Sweden bathes in sultry summer sunshine
National: 4 Jul 10
Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far in Sweden with temperatures sneaking above 32 degrees Celsius in parts.
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Summer sun set to hit Sweden
National: 26 Jun 10
Sweden is set for a welcome spell of hot weather as holiday season kicks in for many over the Midsummer weekend.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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White Christmas in store for Sweden
National: 22 Dec 09
Those who have asked Santa for a white Christmas might see their wish come true on Christmas Eve. Sweden has remained covered in snow, although the snowfall is expected to let up in many parts of Sweden – with a chance of sun.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Midsummer weather 'unpredictable'
National: 21 Jun 08
Weather forecasts indicate changeable conditions over the Midsummer holiday weekend.
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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.
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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.
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Stockholm hit by season’s first major snowfall
National: 3 Jan 08
Slippery conditions wreaked havoc on area commuters.
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Storms bring 1,200 lightning flashes in an hour
National: 17 Jul 07
Severe storms swept across parts of southern Sweden on Tuesday, bringing thunder and lightning and torrential rain. In one area over a thousand lightning flashes were recorded in an hour.
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Mild March a record breaker
Science & Technology: 1 Apr 07
The fine March weather may have broken temperature records and consigned the thermal underwear and gloves to the cupboard for many - but a chilly Easter is on its way.
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Snow storms and traffic chaos forecast for weekend
National: 19 Jan 07
It's time to wrap up warm again. Temperatures are set to drop all over the country at the weekend, with heavy snow and strong winds forecast.
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Many still without power after storm
National: 15 Jan 07
Over 200,000 households are still without electricity as a result of the storm that swept over Sweden on Sunday. The storm claimed three lives.
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Storms batter Sweden - warnings of worse to come
National: 13 Jan 07
Over 24,000 households were suffering power cuts and roads and rail lines were blocked by trees after storms on Friday night. Weather forecasters warn that winds on Saturday night could reach hurricane force.
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Snow forecast for Thursday
National: 10 Jan 07
Christmas came and went with not so much as a flake of snow in much of Sweden. But on Thursday it is set to pay a brief visit.
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Storm knocks out rail service
National: 10 Jan 07
An overnight storm has left many Swedish households without electricity, while rail traffic has come to a standstill in large parts of the country.
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Ice warning on Sweden's roads
National: 2 Jan 07
Many drivers were caught by surprise by ice and freezing temperatures on Tuesday morning, with a number of accidents reported in southern Sweden.
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Southern Sweden braced for winter
National: 31 Oct 06
Northern parts of Sweden have been battling snow and ice for days, but now populous southern Sweden is expected to get its first taste of winter. And Dalarna and Värmland are bracing themselves for 'very extreme' weather.
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Severe storms batter Sweden
National: 27 Oct 06
Southern Sweden has been battered by heavy winds and rain, with Halland the worst hit area. A severe weather warning has been issued for northern Sweden, where snow and strong winds are expected to cause disruption.
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Weekend cold snap expected
National: 3 Feb 06
It's time to bring out the thermal underwear - falling temperatures and snow showers mean the mild spell is set to end this weekend.
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Southern Sweden braced for snowstorms
Smörgåsbord: 28 Dec 05
Wednesday afternoon and evening are expected to bring strong winds and heavy snowfalls to the south of Sweden. Forecasters say that the bad weather will cause chaos on the roads.
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20,000 households without electricity
National: 15 Nov 05
As the first storm of the winter drifts away, thousands of households across Sweden can expect a day without power. Two people are known to have died in the winds.
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