SMHI Issues Yellow Warnings for Snow and Icy Conditions Across Large Parts of Sweden

On January 13, 2026, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued multiple yellow weather warnings for significant snowfall and sudden icy conditions affecting vast regions of Sweden, including major cities like Stockholm, Uppsala, Örebro, and Norrköping. The warnings cover southern and central Sweden, including Västra and inner Svealand, eastern Svealand, northeastern Östergötland, southern Gästrikland, Värmlands, and parts of Västra Götalands counties.

SMHI forecasts between 5 to 15 centimeters of snow accumulation, with some areas expected to receive 5 to 10 centimeters of heavy, wet snow. This could result in deteriorated visibility and slippery roads, leading to longer travel times and increased risks of accidents. The institute cautions about potential disruptions to train services, including delays and cancellations. Additionally, a yellow warning for sudden icy conditions stretches from Skåne through Blekinge, Halland, up to the Göteborg region, where incoming rain is expected to freeze on cold surfaces.

The weather alerts cover varying times of the day, with the first snow warning active from 05:00 to 18:00 and a second from 12:00 to 21:00. SMHI urges travelers to take extra caution, adjust speed to road conditions, and allocate additional time for their journeys amid these challenging weather conditions.