SMHI
High grass fire risk along east coast – snow expected on Monday
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SMHI warned on Sunday of a high risk of grass fires along the entire east coast as well as on Öland and Gotland. The risk will decrease on Monday as a precipitation area with rain and snow moves in from the west. SMHI urges caution with open fires and large machinery outdoors.
Following its arrival in southern Sweden last week, meteorological spring has now reached most of Uppsala county, with temperatures up to 10 degrees expected on Thursday according to SMHI. Spring is confirmed except along the Uppland coast, where winter lingers. Meteorologist Marcus Sjöstedt notes the unusually quick shift required seven consecutive days of above-zero average temperatures after February 15.
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February 2023 was an unusually cold month in several Dalarna municipalities with SMHI weather stations. Daily average temperatures in Avesta, Borlänge, and Mora were below the historical average for most days. In Avesta, the average temperature was −7.4°C, nearly four degrees colder than normal.
Sweden's Christmas weather is turning unusual, with milder temperatures in the north than in the south. Meteorologist Fredrik Cronvall at SMHI predicts it could be warmer in Jokkmokk than in Skåne on Christmas Day. The holiday brings a mix of sun, rain, and snow, with warnings for mountain weather.
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Sweden, Denmark, and Norway have created a common list of names for severe weather events effective from January 1, 2026. Names such as Anna, Miriam, and Noah will help provide clearer warnings to the public. The list was drawn up by lottery to ensure they are easy to pronounce in all three countries.