Vildmarksvägen plowed amid three-to-four meter snow drifts

Plowing of the popular Vildmarksvägen between Västerbotten and Jämtland has begun earlier than usual. This year, snow drifts measure between three and four meters high and are exceptionally hard. Bertil Fjällström, who is clearing the road, describes the snow as rock-hard.

Plowing of Vildmarksvägen is now underway at full speed. The road, linking Västerbotten and Jämtland, is typically cleared by late April. This year, work started last week and has since intensified.

Bertil Fjällström, responsible for the snow clearance, said: "It’s rock-hard." He added: "The snow is hard. But now we’re going at full speed."

Snow drifts this year reach three to four meters, not a record but challenging due to the snow’s hardness. The plowing team is working intensively to open the scenic route for traffic.

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SMHI has issued an orange warning for Österlen and yellow for the rest of Skåne ahead of Thursday's snowfall. Trafikverket has mobilized extra resources like tracked vehicles and snowplows to manage the risks. The authority urges motorists to stay home if possible.

Spring brings the thaw, now affecting roads in Ludvika and Smedjebacken. Trafikverket has issued 17 warnings for frost damage in the area. Restrictions are being imposed on heavy vehicles due to the damaging effects.

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Avalanche risk in northern Dalarna is very high due to unstable snow conditions, according to mountain rescue. Mikael Westerdahl, operations leader in Grövelsjön and nature guardian at the County Administrative Board of Dalarna, urges caution in the area.

After a long cold spell, warmer temperatures and precipitation are expected in southern Sweden over the weekend. SMHI warns of risks such as slippery roads and frostbite in the north. Meteorologists note a shift from high pressure to low pressure.

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