Cold snap persists across Sweden due to high pressure

An unusually long high-pressure blocking is keeping the cold in place across Sweden for the coming week. Temperatures are expected to be very low, and warm clothing is advised. The phenomenon is described as a 'dome' holding the heat out.

Sweden is experiencing a persistent cold snap expected to last the entire coming week, with very low temperatures. According to meteorological observations, this is due to an unusually prolonged high-pressure blocking, acting like a 'dome' that prevents warmer air from entering the country. The article emphasizes the need for thick jackets to face the harsh winter.

Published on February 1, 2026, the report warns that the cold is here to stay because of this weather pattern. No specific temperature values are mentioned, but the tone is clear: it will be cold – very cold. This affects the whole country and requires preparedness from residents.

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Sweden is experiencing an unusually cold February due to a high-pressure system trapping cold air. Climate expert Martin Hedberg suggests a possible link to global warming altering weather patterns. Milder weather is now moving in, with temperatures potentially rising above freezing in some areas.

After slush and above-freezing temperatures across much of the country, colder weather is approaching. A high-pressure ridge brings mostly dry conditions on Sunday, with sub-zero temperatures north of northern Dalarna and slight positives further south, according to SMHI.

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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.

Sweden's last days of 2025 will feature sunny weather and cold, but New Year's night and January 1, 2026, are expected to bring snowfall from a low-pressure system. Meteorologists warn of temperatures as low as 33 degrees below zero in the north and potential storms in southern Norrland. Snow amounts could reach several decimeters in some areas.

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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.

At 7 PM on Sunday, a national ice day passed in Sweden, the first in two years. This means temperatures stayed below zero degrees at all weather stations for a full day. The phenomenon is becoming rarer due to milder winters.

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