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.
Severe weather continues to impact northern Sweden on December 27, with SMHI's orange warnings for mountain areas including gusts up to 30 m/s in Jämtland and parts of Västerbotten and Lapland. As detailed in prior coverage, yellow warnings cover broader regions like Dalarna, Hälsingland, and Norrland.
Trafikverket's cancellation of the Bräcke–Storlien rail line affects key routes through Östersund to popular mountain spots. Four SJ trains from Stockholm to Duved are fully booked, stranding skiers and holiday travelers.
SJ spokesperson Leila Fogelholm noted the company is monitoring forecasts: “It's the Stockholm–Duved stretch facing issues.” Passengers have been notified, with rebooking options available. Replacement buses are possible but uncertain amid high winds, snow, and low visibility: “Whether we arrange buses or not, that's the big question.”
SMHI's Anna Belking urged avoiding unnecessary mountain travel: “It can blow really hard,” with risks of blocked roads, fallen trees, and ice.
