Warnings
Snowstorm hits Skåne with orange warning
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A heavy snowstorm has moved into Skåne from Germany on Monday, with SMHI issuing an orange warning for up to 30 centimeters of snow in the southeast. Public transport is canceled and authorities urge people to stay home. Preparations have been strengthened following past chaos.
As remnants of Storm Anna bring continued snowfall into mid-week, a new low-pressure system threatens heavy snow in western regions, while SMHI forecasts high pressure bringing nationwide cold and a potential ice day over the weekend.
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