Mountains
Avalanche warnings expand to three Swedish mountain areas
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Significant avalanche danger (level 3) now affects three Swedish mountain areas, up from two in recent forecasts, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's Lavinprognoser.se. Southern Lapland's west-facing slopes join southern Jämtland (including Åre) and western Härjedalen. Warnings valid until Friday, January 3, at 6 p.m.
Bookings in Swedish mountain areas like Sälen are down compared to last Easter, despite much better snow conditions this year. Visitors cite higher lift ticket prices and last year's wet weather as factors. Several resorts are offering big discounts to attract guests.
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