SMHI Expands Snow Warnings Across Svealand and Southern Norrland for New Year's Day

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has extended its snow warnings to cover large parts of Svealand and southern Norrland ahead of New Year's Day 2025. Effective from 06:00 to 15:00 on January 1, the yellow warning signals expected snowfall ranging from 7 to 12 centimeters in cities including Stockholm, Uppsala, Gävle, and Örebro, with potential traffic disruptions anticipated.

Significantly, an orange warning has been issued for the coastal regions of southern Norrland, predicting heavy snow accumulations of up to 2 to 4 decimeters locally within a 24-hour period. This level of snowfall could cause serious public safety risks and major societal impacts.

SMHI emphasized the risk of transportation difficulties due to the volume of snow, urging residents to stay informed and prepare accordingly. The expanded snow warnings underscore the challenges expected from the winter weather on New Year's Day, with disruptions to daily life and travel likely across multiple regions.

This development builds upon prior forecasts of severe snowstorms affecting Sweden as the year closes, providing more detailed guidance on affected areas and expected snowfall. Residents are advised to monitor weather updates closely and take necessary safety measures during the snowfall period.