Heavy Snow Warnings and Travel Disruptions Hit Southern and Eastern Sweden

On January 14, 2026, severe winter weather has prompted multiple warnings across southern and eastern Sweden. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued six yellow warnings due to heavy snowfall and icy conditions affecting nearly half of the country. Significant snowfall is expected especially in eastern Svealand, northeastern Östergötland, and southern Gästrikland, with local accumulations reaching up to 25 centimeters. The warnings are active from early morning to late evening depending on the region. Additionally, icy conditions are forecast for parts of southern Sweden due to rain falling on cold surfaces, raising the risk of hazardous roads.

The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has strongly advised people to avoid driving if possible, highlighting the dangers of slippery roads and sudden ice patches particularly in Götaland and eastern Svealand where 5 to 15 centimeters of new snow is expected. Travel disruptions are already occurring, including an overturned truck on the E4 highway between Ödeshög and Gränna, though no injuries were reported. Trafikverket’s road maintenance head in Stockholm, Linnea Viklund, urged the public to monitor weather updates carefully, emphasizing the importance of caution due to rapidly changing road conditions.

Traffic officials anticipate that hazardous road conditions will persist until at least late morning, urging preparedness and prudence for all travelers during the ongoing snowfall and ice events.