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Sweden's spring floods look set to intensify

Science & Technology: 20 Apr 13
Sweden's weather agency SMHI has warned that the floods that caused severe disruptions in and around Uppsala on Friday will intensify, and weather warnings were issued for the south, too. READ »

Swedes warned as mid-March snow storm looms

Science & Technology: 18 Mar 13
Sweden's weather agency SMHI issued an extreme weather warning for southern Sweden, with heavy snow and violent winds expected to hit the area on Tuesday. READ »

Police warn drivers over snow and hard winds

Science & Technology: 2 Mar 13
The police and meteorologists have warned drivers returning from half-term ski holidays that they are set to face treacherous conditions after a snow storm and strong winds pulled in over northern Sweden. READ »

Traffic woes as blizzard hits Sweden

Science & Technology: 23 Dec 12
Heavy snowfall and harsh winds caused trouble in Sweden's Christmas getaway traffic, with meteorology agency SMHI issuing a severe weather warning on Sunday. READ »

Blizzard to move north along Swedish coast

Science & Technology: 11 Dec 12
Stockholmers and northern coastal residents can expect the snow storms currently pummelling southern Sweden to reach them by Wednesday as the blizzard sweeps up along the Baltic coast. READ »

New winter storm batters southern Sweden

Science & Technology: 11 Dec 12
Heavy snow and blustery winds prompted new weather warnings for southern Sweden on Tuesday morning as a winter storm stopped trains and sent cars skidding, with up to 40 centimetres of snow expected in some areas. READ »

Blizzard rolls across southern Sweden

Science & Technology: 9 Dec 12
Swedish meteorology agency SMHI has issued a class 2 warning for the Skåne region in the south of Sweden, advising residents to stay indoors as harsh winds combined with heavy snowfall make for perilous conditions. READ »

Transport standstill as storm lashes Stockholm

Science & Technology: 5 Dec 12
Violent blizzards in Stockholm have caused serious disruptions to flights, trains, roads, and electricity, with meteorologists expecting more of the same. READ »

Sweden braces for massive snow onslaught

Science & Technology: 4 Dec 12
Stockholm faces up to 30 centimetres of snow in the next 24 hours, say forecasters who have issued a class 2 storm warning for much of central and southern Sweden. READ »

Extreme water levels in Sweden's far north

National: 20 May 12
Water levels are rising rapidly in the Sangis river in northern Sweden, and forecasters have now issued their highest warning, Class 3, for the Norrbotten area. READ »

More extreme weather heading toward Sweden

Science & Technology: 17 Feb 12
Swedish forecasters have issued warnings for the coming weekend, flagging for heavy snow across much of the country and as well as a heightened avalanche risk at Swedish ski resorts. READ »

Snow and severe cold forecast for Sweden

Science & Technology: 2 Feb 12
Snow and temperatures well below freezing are expected to hit Sweden over the next few days with forecasters warning of a “snow cannon” ready to fire over the country. READ »

Storm ‘Emil’ barrels north over Sweden

National: 4 Jan 12
Swedish authorities have closed off bridges and cancelled rail traffic in southern and western parts of the country after forecasters issued warnings about a new storm heading in over the already wind-whipped country. READ »

More extreme weather heading toward Sweden

National: 2 Jan 12
A new low pressure area, referred to as an "atmospheric bomb" by Danish forecasters due to its sudden pressure drop, is on the way toward Sweden, bearing with it strong winds and precipitation. READ »

New storm warnings for wind-whipped Sweden

Science & Technology: 28 Dec 11
Sweden is bracing for yet another blustery storm, at the same time as the country has yet to fully recover from the chaos caused by storm Dagmar over the Christmas holiday weekend. READ »

Warnings issued as new winter storm approaches

Science & Technology: 25 Dec 11
A Class 2 warning has been issued by forecasters as a storm, dubbed Dagmar, approaches from the west. Although it is the northern regions of Sweden that will be affected the most, forecasters warn of strong winds countrywide. READ »

Accidents aplenty as snow hits Sweden

Science & Technology: 9 Dec 11
Icy roads and harsh weather conditions have caused several accidents on Swedish roadways over night, resulting in at least one fatality, and left thousands of residents without power. READ »

Warnings as winter storm heads toward Sweden

Science & Technology: 8 Dec 11
Sweden's first major winter storm of the season is expected bring strong winds and heavy snow on Thursday night into Friday, prompting warnings of power outages and dangerous road conditions in many parts of the country. READ »

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. READ »

Winter storm 'Berit' barrels toward Sweden

Science & Technology: 25 Nov 11
Meteorologists in Sweden are warning people to stay inside this weekend as winter storm Berit gets set to pummel much of the country with gusty winds and possible snow showers. READ »

Wind storm wipes out Stockholm train service

National: 7 Apr 11
Gusty winds brought train traffic to a standstill in Stockholm on Thursday afternoon, and also left thousands of Swedes without power in the south of the country. READ »

Traffic problems persist as snowfalls continue

Science & Technology: 11 Feb 11
Sweden's Transport Administration has advised drivers in Stockholm to leave their cars at home as the continuing heavy snowfalls and winds leave much of the region at a standstill and commuters stranded. READ »

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. READ »

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. READ »

Winter winds prompt Swedish weather warning

Science & Technology: 5 Feb 11
Wind gusts of up to 90 kilometres an hour along the west coast of Sweden have resulted in reduced speeds across the Öresund bridge and warnings from Swedish weather agency SMHI. READ »

Blizzards ahead for much of Sweden

Science & Technology: 6 Jan 11
Heavy snowfall is expected throughout Sweden today and on Friday, and a Class 1 weather warning has now been issued for large parts of the country. READ »

Roads remain calm as Swedes heed warnings

National: 27 Dec 10
There were few accidents reported on Sweden's roads on Boxing Day, as warnings for treacherous conditions appeared to have been respected by drivers. READ »

Swedish travel woes refuse to go on holiday

National: 26 Dec 10
Sunday is expected to be an intense traffic day, as many return home from holiday celebrations, but the weather may cause trouble for travelers along the coast of Norrland, in northern Sweden. READ »

Skåne residents encouraged to stay home

National: 24 Dec 10
Residents in several counties in southern Sweden have been told to stay off the roads on Friday, while trains were nearly back on schedule following a series of weather-related disruptions earlier in the week. READ »

Rail operator warns for winter travel woes

National: 9 Dec 10
The state of Swedish train operator SJ's vehicles are worse this winter than last year, according to CEO Jan Forsberg. READ »

Bitter winter on the way: expert

Science & Technology: 25 Nov 10
The winter 2010/2011 is set to be as cold and snowy as last year, as a slew of weather phenomena push cold air from the poles down over Sweden, experts predict. READ »

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. READ »

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. READ »

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. READ »

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. READ »

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. 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 »

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 »

Storms forecast for Friday

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

Snow draws in over Sweden

National: 8 Nov 07
Now may be the time to pull some winter woollies out of the wardrobe with snow forecast for much of Sweden on Thursday evening. READ »

'Stay at home' warning after Skåne snow

National: 22 Feb 07
Heavy snow and strong winds have led to a warning to motorists in southern Sweden to stay at home. Some 180 accidents have been reported in Skåne alone over the past 24 hours. READ »

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. READ »

New year storm warning for southern Sweden

National: 31 Dec 06
A stormy start to 2007 is expected in southern Sweden as a low pressure system threatened to dampen traditional New Year fireworks celebrations. READ »

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. READ »

'Sweden's worst storms since Gudrun' expected

Society: 26 Oct 06
Meteorologists are warning that storms expected to hit Sweden in the next 24 hours could be the worst since Gudrun, which laid waste to vast expanses of woodland and left 341,000 homes in southern Sweden without power. READ »

Storm warnings for southern Sweden

Society: 9 Aug 06
A class-2 storm warning has been issued for southern Sweden during Wednesday. Extensive and frequent thunder is predicted, which could cause power outages. READ »

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