Storm Dave approaches Sweden over Easter with risk of storm gusts

British storm Dave is moving into Sweden during Easter, bringing strong winds. SVT meteorologist Nitzan Cohen warns of a risk of storm gusts over land in the southwest. SMHI has issued yellow warnings for snowfall and gales.

Storm Dave, named by the British, is expected to hit Sweden during Easter with strong winds, mainly in the southwest. A yellow warning covers from the sea off Halmstad to the Norwegian border on Easter Eve. SVT meteorologist Nitzan Cohen said: "We can now see there is a risk of storm gusts over land."

On Saturday, a yellow warning for snowfall applies to large parts of Värmland, with SMHI warning of longer travel times due to slippery conditions and poor visibility. Snow and rain will affect northwestern and northern Svealand as well as parts of Norrland. Winds will peak Sunday afternoon and evening, especially in Bohuslän, Dalsland, and Västgötaslätten.

SMHI meteorologist Hilda Westberg confirms Dave will bring storm-force gusts to Götaland and southern Svealand, though no warning has been issued for Sunday yet. "It will be very windy," she said. Cohen adds a caveat that the forecast might ease.

The storm could disrupt car and train traffic. Cohen advises using major roads in the south due to lower risk of fallen trees. SMHI urges crews to prepare for strong winds at sea.

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Dramatic scene of Storm Dave in Sweden: fallen trees blocking train tracks, halted ferry amid fierce winds and crashing waves, orange warnings.
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Following initial yellow warnings, Storm Dave nears its Easter Sunday peak with upgraded orange alerts in western Sweden and red warnings in Norway. Strong winds have already caused tree falls, train cancellations, and ferry halts.

SMHI has issued a yellow wind warning for large parts of northern Sweden ahead of Saturday, following two days of orange warnings. A deep low-pressure system is expected to bring very windy conditions with gusts up to storm force. In the mountain areas, orange warnings apply in the north and yellow in the south, with risks of snow and icy roads.

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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.

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Storm Johannes sweeps through Norrland, causing power outages for tens of thousands of households, especially in Västerbotten and Hälsingland. A man has died in a storm-related accident, and train services are suspended on several routes. Many residents are preparing for a night without electricity.

Following SMHI's widespread wind warnings, Trafikverket has canceled all train traffic between Bräcke and Storlien in Jämtland on Saturday due to storm-force winds and heavy snowfall. This disrupts fully booked SJ services to ski destinations like Åre and Duved.

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