Update: Snow chaos spreads south, new warnings issued amid storms' lingering effects

Five days after Storm Anna's peak, Sweden remains gripped by winter extremes: snow chaos advancing from Skåne to Svealand, icy conditions in the north, and ongoing power outages in Gävleborg from storms Johannes and Anna. Up to 30 cm more snow is forecast, with SMHI yellow warnings for the east coast ahead of Epiphany.

Following the intense impacts of storms Johannes and Anna detailed earlier, Sweden faces continued winter disruptions. A snowstorm moved through Skåne this morning, heading toward Svealand, while the north endures icy cold.

In Gävleborg, power outages persist for over a week, now compounded by fresh snowfall forecasts of up to 30 cm. SMHI has issued yellow warnings for heavy snow along nearly the entire east coast through Epiphany on January 6, highlighting risks of slippery roads and traffic issues.

Authorities and residents must adapt to these evolving conditions, emphasizing caution on roads and preparation for cold.

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Dramatic scene of heavy snow from Storm Anna in Gävleborg, Sweden, with power outages and repair crews battling drifts.
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Storm Anna: Widespread snow warnings issued as Gävleborg outages persist

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Storm Anna continues to grip Sweden into the weekend after battering Gävleborg on New Year's Day, prompting orange and yellow warnings from SMHI for heavy snow and drifting. Thousands of households there remain powerless from prior storm damage, with repairs stalled by fresh snowfall; conditions should ease from Monday.

Storm Anna has brought extreme snow and winds to Sweden on New Year's Day, worsening conditions in Gävleborg after SMHI's red warning. Thousands of households lost power, repairs were halted for safety, and trains and buses face major cancellations amid impassable roads.

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After Storm Anna's heavy snow and winds earlier this week, an Arctic cold front now dominates Sweden, with SMHI forecasting sub-zero temperatures nationwide and fresh snowstorms in the south on Monday.

As Storm Johannes continues to batter northern and central Sweden on December 27, 2025, power outages have expanded to affect up to 40,000 households, with new traffic warnings issued amid ongoing risks from falling trees. The storm has already claimed two lives, as previously reported, and is expected to abate overnight.

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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.

Following Storm Johannes's devastation—with fallen trees, power outages, and disruptions like cruise chaos and ski resort damage—insurance covers most home impacts, expert Peter Stark confirms. As recovery continues, impending Storm Anna risks further isolation via extreme New Year's snowfall.

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SMHI has issued two yellow warnings for sudden black ice in northern Svealand and southern Norrland following recent snowstorms that have caused multiple traffic accidents. Meteorologist Toni Fuentes warns that rain can freeze quickly on cold roads despite rising temperatures. Police urge drivers to adjust speed and keep distance.

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